baa2 sam1 m4 ding6把心唔定
Jyutpingbaa2 sam1 m4 ding6
Yalebá sām m̀h dihng
Definition
Indecisive; hesitating; unable to make up one's mind.
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How it's used
Focuses on the internal struggle of making a decision rather than the external act of waiting. It implies a sense of restlessness or lack of conviction that prevents someone from committing to a choice. Use this when describing someone who keeps changing their mind or cannot settle on a plan.
Examples
He is always indecisive, which makes everyone feel annoyed.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 猶豫, which is a more formal or written way to describe hesitation. 把心唔定 is strictly colloquial and carries a slightly more impatient or frustrated tone when directed at someone else.
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