miu5 mong4渺茫
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Yalemíuh mòhng
Definition
Having very little chance of happening; uncertain or remote.
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How it's used
This term carries a heavy, serious tone often used to describe situations where hope is fading or outcomes seem bleak. It is frequently paired with abstract concepts like future prospects or success rather than concrete objects. Unlike simpler words for small, this emphasizes a lack of clear direction or a vanishing possibility.
Examples
The chance of him finding a job again is very slim.
The chance of success is so slim, why are you still doing it?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this for physical size or quantity, but it is strictly reserved for the likelihood of an event or the clarity of a future prospect.
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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.
