jan4 gaan1 zing1 faat3人間蒸發人间蒸发
Jyutpingjan4 gaan1 zing1 faat3
Yaleyàhn gāan jīng faat
Definition
To disappear without a trace; to vanish completely like water evaporating.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
This phrase is used to describe someone who has gone missing or is intentionally avoiding contact, often implying they have cut off all communication. It carries a sense of mystery or suddenness, making it sound more dramatic than simply saying someone has left. It is frequently used in casual conversation to express frustration or concern when a friend stops replying to messages.
Examples
He suddenly vanished without a trace, and no one can find him.
Why have you disappeared off the face of the earth for a whole week?
Related words
Common phrases
suddenly vanish without a trace
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
