ji5 gan1 cing1 zing6耳根清淨耳根清净
Jyutpingji5 gan1 cing1 zing6
Yaleyíh gān chīng jihng
Definition
To have peace and quiet; to be free from disturbance or nuisance.
colloquialdescriptionsemotion
How it's used
Often used to describe the relief felt after a period of noise or pestering. It carries a sense of finally being able to relax after being bothered by people or chaotic environments. It is frequently used with the particle 晒 to emphasize that the quiet is now total or complete.
Examples
They have finally left, and I can finally have some peace and quiet.
If you want some peace and quiet, the best way is to close the door and ignore everyone.
Related words
Common phrases
completely at peace and quiet
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a quiet place like a library or a park, as it specifically refers to the absence of annoying people or noise that was previously bothering you.
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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.
