gai3 soeng5 sam1 loi4計上心來计上心来
Jyutpinggai3 soeng5 sam1 loi4
Yalegai séuhng sām lòih
Definition
An idea or a stratagem suddenly comes to mind.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the sudden emergence of a clever or often mischievous idea. It carries a slightly conspiratorial tone, implying that the speaker has just devised a way to solve a problem or manipulate a situation. It is rarely used for simple, innocent thoughts or neutral plans.
Examples
A plan suddenly came to his mind, and he thought of a great idea.
Did a scheme come to your mind on how to prank him?
Related words
Common phrases
a plan comes to mind
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 諗到, which is a neutral way to say 'thought of'. Use 計上心來 only when the idea involves a specific strategy, trick, or calculated move.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
