miu5 mou4 jam1 seon3杳無音訊杳无音讯
Jyutpingmiu5 mou4 jam1 seon3
Yalemíuh mòuh yām seun
Definition
To have heard no news of someone for a long time.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
Carries a slightly formal or literary weight despite being used in spoken Cantonese to describe a prolonged silence. It implies a sense of concern or finality, often used when someone has gone completely off the radar. It is more dramatic than simply saying someone has lost contact.
Examples
Ever since they moved house, there has been no news from them.
Have you not heard any news from them for a long time?
Related words
Common phrases
completely off the radar
Common mistake
Avoid using this for short-term silence like a few hours or a day, as it implies a significant or worrying amount of time has passed. It is not suitable for casual missed messages.
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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.
