faat3 sau4發愁发愁
Jyutpingfaat3 sau4
Yalefaat sàuh
Definition
To worry, feel anxious, or be filled with sorrow.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Expresses a state of being mentally troubled or anxious about a specific problem rather than just general sadness. It often implies that the person is actively thinking about a solution or worrying about a future outcome. While it can describe a quiet, internal state, it is frequently used to ask someone why they appear burdened.
Examples
You look worried all the time, is something on your mind?
Related words
Common phrases
to have a worried or miserable look
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple sadness or grief, as it specifically carries the nuance of worry or concern over a situation. For general sadness, 唔開心 or 難過 are much more natural choices.
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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.
