miu5 mou4 jan4 jin1渺無人煙渺无人烟
Jyutpingmiu5 mou4 jan4 jin1
Yalemíuh mòuh yàhn yīn
Definition
Deserted and uninhabited; completely devoid of people.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of desolation and isolation, often implying an eerie or unsettling atmosphere. While it functions as an adjective, it is frequently used to describe landscapes or remote areas that feel abandoned by civilization. It is a four-character idiom that adds a literary flair to otherwise casual speech.
Examples
This place is deserted; I get scared walking past at night.
Why would you go explore that deserted, uninhabited island?
Related words
Common phrases
a deserted place
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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.
