ling4 saan3零散
Jyutpingling4 saan3
Yalelìhng saan
Definition
Scattered, fragmented, or dispersed.
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How it's used
Focuses on items or people that are spread out in an irregular or unorganized way. It often implies that things are not grouped together as a whole, which can suggest a lack of order or simply a low density of something across a space.
Examples
Her desk is covered with scattered documents.
There are only a few scattered people left here.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 碎濕濕, which refers to trivial or miscellaneous small items rather than the physical distribution of objects.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
