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Definition
Concrete jungle; a densely constructed urban area crowded with concrete high-rises.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the oppressive, claustrophobic feeling of living in a city dominated by high rise buildings. It carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of nature or open space. It is frequently used in discussions about urban planning or the stress of city life.
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This place is really a concrete jungle, I can't breathe.
Living in this concrete jungle, do you ever want to go hiking in the countryside?
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Common phrases
inside the concrete jungle
escape the concrete jungle
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the English idiom concrete jungle, which can sometimes imply a dangerous or lawless urban environment. In Cantonese, the focus is almost exclusively on the physical density and lack of greenery.
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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.
