jat1 zi1 gung1一枝公

Jyutpingjat1 zi1 gung1

Yaleyāt jī gūng

Definition

To be alone or single.

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How it's used

This term specifically describes a man being alone or acting solo, carrying a slightly informal or casual tone. It is often used to emphasize that someone is doing something without company, rather than just describing their relationship status. While it can imply loneliness, it is frequently used neutrally to describe someone who prefers to be by themselves.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日dou1都jat1一zi1枝gung1公heoi3去sik6食faan6飯。

He always goes to eat by himself.

nei5你zou6做me1咩jat1一zi1枝gung1公co5坐hai2喺dou6度aa4呀？

Why are you sitting here all alone?

Common phrases

jat1一zi1枝gung1公heoi3去

to go alone

jat1一zi1枝gung1公sik6食

to eat alone

Common mistake

Do not use this term for women, as it is exclusively reserved for men. Using it to describe a woman will sound unnatural or confusing to native speakers.