pin1 pik1偏僻
Jyutpingpin1 pik1
Yalepīn pīk
Definition
Remote, isolated, and out of the way; hard to access and typically sparsely populated.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Focus on the lack of accessibility and infrastructure rather than just physical distance. It implies that a location is difficult to reach via public transport or lacks basic amenities like shops and restaurants. Use this to describe places that feel disconnected from the urban center.
Examples
It is so remote there, how do you get in?
He lives in a very isolated village house.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 遙遠, which primarily emphasizes the long physical distance between two points. 偏僻 specifically carries the connotation of being inconvenient, secluded, or lacking in development.
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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.
