fong3 sam1放心
Jyutpingfong3 sam1
Yalefong sām
Definition
To set one's mind at ease, stop worrying, or feel relieved.
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
Often used as a reassuring imperative to tell someone that they can stop stressing about a situation. It implies that the speaker has taken control or that the outcome is guaranteed to be safe. It is frequently paired with the particle 啦 to soften the tone and make the reassurance sound more sincere.
Examples
Don't worry, I can handle this matter.
Seeing them return safely, I feel completely at ease.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 唔使擔心, which is a literal translation of 'don't worry'. While 放心 is a positive state of being at ease, 唔使擔心 is a direct command to stop the act of worrying.
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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.
