mou4 jan4無人无人
Jyutpingmou4 jan4
Yalemòuh yàhn
Definition
Uninhabited, unmanned, or automated.
- uninhabited; having no people present
- unmanned; automated; requiring no human operator
colloquialpeopletechnology
How it's used
Focuses on the absence of people in a specific space or the lack of human operation in technology. When used to describe a place, it often implies emptiness or a lack of activity, whereas in a technical context, it highlights automation.
Examples
There is no one here, feel free to sit down.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean 'nobody' in the sense of 'no one knows' or 'no one cares', as that usually requires 冇人知 or 冇人理.
Grammar color guide
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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.
