Cantonese words starting with S

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Forest or woods; a large, dense area covered with trees.

Mentality, state of mind, or psychological state; sometimes refers to one's emotions.

心理學心理学

Psychology; the scientific study of human and animal mind and behavior.

sam1 lei5 jan1 sou3

Psychological factors; mental elements that influence behavior and outcomes.

sam1 lei5 soeng6

Psychologically; from a psychological point of view; mentally.

sam1 lei5 zi6 liu4

心理治療心理治疗

Psychotherapy; psychological therapy.

sam1 lei5 zok3 jung6

Psychological effect; a perception, feeling, or illusion caused by one's own imagination or state of mind.

In one's heart, mind, or thoughts; kept inside and not necessarily expressed.

In one's mind, heart, or thoughts.

Mental energy; effort, devotion, or psychological strength.

sam1 lik6 gaau1 seoi6

Physically and mentally exhausted; completely worn out in body and mind.

The mind, heart, or soul; the conceptual seat of thought, feeling, and judgment.

An expression used to politely decline an offer or gesture; thanks but no thanks.

sam1 ling5 san4 wui6

心領神會心领神会

To understand tacitly without explicit explanation; to grasp or know intuitively.

Gloat; to feel a sense of satisfaction or delight when an enemy or rival suffers misfortune.

sam1 lou6 lik6 cing4

心路歷程心路历程

One's journey of mental, emotional, and psychological changes when experiencing a particular event.

Discomposure, agitation, or a confused and perturbed state of mind.

sam1 muk6 zung1

In one's mind, heart, or estimation.

sam1 mun5 ji3 zuk1

心滿意足心满意足

Perfectly content; extremely satisfied.

An expression of disbelief or confusion equivalent to "what the heck" or "what the hell".

Beloved or favourite, representing a strong affection for a person or an object.

To love deeply or adore, being willing to sacrifice for the person or thing loved.

sam1 on1 lei5 dak1

To have a clear conscience; to feel at peace with oneself and free from guilt.

Abstruse, profound, or recondite.

sam1 ping4 hei3 wo4

心平氣和心平气和

Even-tempered, calm, and peaceful in mood.

Daughter-in-law; one's son's wife.

Daughter-in-law; the wife of one's son.

The depths of a mountain; a remote, unpopulated, and isolated mountainous area.

Distracted, unfocused, and unable to concentrate.

Deeply, greatly, or to a high degree.

sam1 san4 fong2 fat1

Absent-minded, distracted, or unable to concentrate.

To feel reassured, calm, or at peace; also refers to one's honest, inner feelings.

sam1 sau4 daai6 han6

Deep hatred or resentment; a profound and long-standing grudge.

To receive to a great degree; to be deeply affected or influenced by.

One's thoughts, preference, mind, or opinion.

sam1 seoi2 bou2

Sham Shui Po; a district in Kowloon, Hong Kong, located north of Mong Kok.

sam1 seoi2 bou2 keoi1

深水埗區深水埗区

Sham Shui Po District, an administrative district in Hong Kong.

sam1 seoi2 cing1

Clear-headed, sharp-minded, and knowing exactly what one wants.

sam1 seoi2 waan1

深水灣深水湾

Deep Water Bay, a bay and residential area on the southern coast of Hong Kong Island.

Heartbroken; to feel deeply sad, depressed, or devastated by a negative event.

To believe firmly; to be deeply convinced of something without doubt or hesitation.

Thoughts, ideas, or meticulous consideration.

To think deeply or contemplate.

To long for, yearn for, or constantly think about someone or something.

sam1 si1 suk6 leoi6

深思熟慮深思熟虑

To think something over carefully and thoroughly; to deliberate deeply.

Something weighing on one's mind; worries or private concerns.

sam1 si6 cung4 cung4

Laden with anxiety or having a mind weighed down by worries.

To give up hope; to have no more illusions about someone or something.

Comfortable, at ease, and relaxed.