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Jyutpingkit3
Yalekit
Definition
Alone; solitary; remaining.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in the fixed idiom 孑然一身 to describe someone who is completely solitary or without family. It carries a somewhat literary or formal tone, making it sound quite dramatic when used in everyday speech. You will rarely encounter it outside of this specific four character phrase.
Examples
He is all alone in this world, how miserable.
He is the only one left here, what should he do?
Related words
Common phrases
all alone; without any family
Common mistake
Do not attempt to use this character as a standalone adjective for being lonely, as it will sound unnatural or archaic. Always stick to the full idiom 孑然一身 to convey the sense of being completely alone.
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Grammar guides
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