zyut6 zik1絕跡绝迹
Jyutpingzyut6 zik1
Yalejyuht jīk
Definition
To completely disappear or be stamped out, no longer existing.
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How it's used
Often used to describe things that were once common but have now become rare or impossible to find due to modernization or changing trends. It carries a sense of finality, implying that the subject has not just moved elsewhere but has been effectively wiped out from a specific environment.
Examples
These kinds of old-fashioned shops have already disappeared from the city area.
Related words
Common phrases
to retire from public life or the scene
Common mistake
Avoid using this for people who have simply gone missing or are hiding, as it implies a permanent, systemic extinction rather than a temporary absence.
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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.
