pik1僻
Jyutpingpik1
Yalepīk
Definition
Remote, secluded, or out-of-the-way; also rare or uncommon.
- remote; secluded; out-of-the-way; far from the center
- rare; uncommon; obscure
colloquialplaces
How it's used
Focuses on the lack of accessibility and human activity in a location, often implying that it is difficult to reach or lacks basic amenities. It is frequently used to describe residential areas that are far from city centers or major transport hubs. While it can describe a place that is peaceful, it more often carries a negative connotation of being inconvenient or deserted.
Examples
That place is very out-of-the-way, it is inconvenient to take transport there.
Related words
Common phrases
rare or uncommon (often used for words or characters)
secluded and quiet
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 偏, which is a more general term for being off-center or biased. While 僻 specifically emphasizes isolation and remoteness, 偏 can be used in abstract contexts like 偏心 or 偏見 where 僻 would be incorrect.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
