lou5 jyun5老遠老远
Jyutpinglou5 jyun5
Yalelóuh yúhn
Definition
Very far away; typically referring to another city or a distant place.
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How it's used
Emphasizes the significant effort or distance involved in traveling to a destination. It is frequently paired with verbs of motion like 走嚟 or 飛嚟 to highlight the journey undertaken by the subject. The term carries a sense of appreciation or surprise regarding the distance covered.
Examples
He came back from so far away abroad, he must be very tired.
Why did you travel all this way here to find me?
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Grammar guides
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