jyu4 jap6 mou4 jan4 zi1 ging2如入無人之境如入无人之境
Jyutpingjyu4 jap6 mou4 jan4 zi1 ging2
Yaleyùh yahp mòuh yàhn jī gíng
Definition
To encounter little or no resistance from the opposition, as if entering an empty place.
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How it's used
This idiom describes a situation where someone moves or acts with total freedom because they face zero opposition or obstacles. It is frequently used in sports commentary to describe a player who bypasses all defenders effortlessly. Beyond sports, it can also describe someone behaving in a way that ignores social boundaries or rules, implying a sense of arrogance or complete lack of inhibition.
Examples
He dribbled the ball and charged in as if there was no one there.
Related words
Common phrases
simply like entering a place with no one there
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a place that is literally empty or deserted. It specifically highlights the lack of resistance or the ease of movement through a space that should be occupied or guarded.
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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.
