pik1 jyun5僻遠僻远
Jyutpingpik1 jyun5
Yalepīk yúhn
Definition
Faraway, remote, or secluded place.
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How it's used
Focuses on the difficulty of access and the lack of convenience due to geographical isolation. It is frequently used to describe residential areas that are far from city centers or public transport hubs, implying a sense of inconvenience rather than just physical distance.
Examples
That place is very remote, you have to change buses several times to get there.
Why did you choose such a remote place to live?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 偏遠, which is more commonly used in formal or written contexts to describe remote regions or rural areas. 僻遠 carries a stronger connotation of being tucked away or hard to reach in everyday life.
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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.
