saan1 kaa1 laa1山卡罅
Jyutpingsaan1 kaa1 laa1
Yalesāan kā lā
Definition
A remote, isolated, or hard-to-reach place.
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How it's used
Use this term to describe locations that are inconveniently far, difficult to access, or lack public transport. It carries a slightly dismissive or exasperated tone, implying the place is practically off the map. It is almost exclusively used in spoken Cantonese to emphasize the extreme isolation of a destination.
Examples
He lives in such a remote place, how can I get there?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a place that is simply quiet or peaceful, as it specifically highlights the inconvenience of the location. It is also not suitable for formal or professional writing.
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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.
