jat1 mong6 mou4 zai3一望無際一望无际
Jyutpingjat1 mong6 mou4 zai3
Yaleyāt mohng mòuh jai
Definition
Boundless or vast; stretching as far as the eye can see.
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How it's used
This idiom is primarily used in descriptive or literary contexts to emphasize a sense of immense scale. While it functions as an adjective, it often requires the particle 嘅 when modifying a noun, such as 一望無際嘅天空. It carries a slightly more formal or poetic tone compared to everyday conversational descriptors like 好大.
Examples
It is boundless here, my mood feels better too.
Can you see that vast expanse of grassland?
Related words
Common phrases
the vast expanse of the ocean
the boundless grassland
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe indoor spaces or small areas, as it specifically implies a horizon or an expanse that exceeds human visual range. It is strictly reserved for large, open outdoor environments like oceans, deserts, or plains.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
