maan6 lyun4萬巒万峦

Jyutpingmaan6 lyun4
Yalemaahn lyùhn
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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.

Common phrases

thousands of mountains and ravines

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