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Definition
An idyllic scene of nature where birds sing and flowers bloom; beautiful scenery.
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How it's used
This idiom is primarily used in formal or descriptive writing to paint a picture of a beautiful, peaceful natural setting. While it is understood in spoken Cantonese, it sounds quite poetic and is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation. It is most commonly found in travel brochures, literary descriptions, or when someone is trying to sound particularly eloquent.
Examples
The environment here is truly idyllic, it is so comfortable.
Go for a hike in the countryside in spring and experience the idyllic scenery.
Related words
Common phrases
a scene of idyllic beauty
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe a busy park or a city garden, but it specifically implies a quiet, natural, and harmonious environment. It is not suitable for describing places where there is loud human activity or noise.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
