gam1 sai3今世
Jyutpinggam1 sai3
Yalegām sai
Definition
This life; the period from one's birth to death.
colloquialtimepeople
How it's used
Often used in emotional or dramatic contexts to emphasize a lifelong commitment or a deep regret. It carries a sense of finality and weight, making it common in vows or intense personal reflections. When people want to sound even more emphatic, they frequently combine it with 今生 to form the four-character expression 今生今世.
Examples
I will never forget you in this life.
What is the happiest thing you have done in this life?
Related words
Common phrases
this very life
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Grammar guides
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