maan6 lyun4萬巒万峦
Jyutpingmaan6 lyun4
Yalemaahn lyùhn
Definition
Hundreds and thousands of mountains.
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How it's used
This term is primarily literary and used to describe a vast, continuous range of mountains rather than a specific geographical location. It carries a sense of grandeur and scale, often appearing in descriptive writing or poetry to emphasize the difficulty of a journey through rugged terrain. While it is understood in spoken Cantonese, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless the speaker is intentionally being poetic or dramatic.
Examples
The mountain paths here are endless, I am so tired from walking.
Related words
Common phrases
thousands of mountains and ravines
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