jyun4 hung1懸空悬空
Jyutpingjyun4 hung1
Yaleyùhn hūng
Definition
To hang or be suspended in mid-air, or to be vacant.
- to hang or be suspended in mid-air
- to be vacant or unoccupied
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How it's used
Beyond the literal sense of hanging in mid-air, this term is frequently used in professional settings to describe a position or role that remains unfilled. It carries a sense of emptiness or lack of support, whether physical or organizational. When referring to physical objects, it implies a lack of ground contact, often emphasizing the height or precarious nature of the position.
Examples
The bridge is suspended in mid-air, it looks very scary.
The position has been vacant for a long time, and we still haven't hired anyone.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 吊, which usually refers to the act of hanging something by a rope or hook. 懸空 focuses on the state of being suspended or vacant, rather than the action of hanging.
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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.
