pik1 zing6僻靜僻静
Jyutpingpik1 zing6
Yalepīk jihng
Definition
Secluded, quiet, and remote; far from the city center with very few people.
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How it's used
Focuses on the combination of physical isolation and a lack of human activity. While it can describe a peaceful retreat, it often carries a slightly ominous or lonely undertone when used to describe dark or empty streets at night. It is distinct from 靜 which simply means quiet, as 僻靜 emphasizes the remoteness of the location.
Examples
This village is very secluded; there aren't even streetlights at night.
Find a more secluded place to have a chat.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a quiet room in a busy office or a library, as those are quiet but not remote or secluded. Use 靜 or 寧靜 for those contexts instead.
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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.
