zik6 mok6寂寞

Jyutpingzik6 mok6

Yalejihk mohk

形容詞Common

Definition

Lonely; feeling sad, empty, or bored due to a lack of company or understanding.

neutralemotion

How it's used

Expresses a deeper, more existential sense of isolation compared to simply being alone. While it describes a state of mind, it is often used in sentimental contexts or when reflecting on one's emotional state. It carries a slightly literary weight, so in casual speech, people might also use 悶 or 孤單 to describe the feeling of having nothing to do or no one around.

Examples

jat1一go3個jan4人喺hai2屋uk1企，kei2真zan1係hai6好hou2寂zik6寞mok6呀。

Being home alone, I really feel so lonely.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪gok3覺dak1得zik6寂mok6寞，so2所ji5以sin1先wan2搵ngo5我king1傾gai2偈？

Are you feeling lonely, which is why you're talking to me?

Common phrases

gam2感dou3到zik6寂mok6寞

to feel lonely

zik6寂mok6寞naan4難noi6耐

loneliness is hard to bear

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 悶, which usually refers to boredom or feeling restless due to a lack of activity. 寂寞 specifically focuses on the emotional void caused by a lack of companionship or understanding.