gam2 sing3感性
Jyutpinggam2 sing3
Yalegám sing
Definition
Emotional; easily moved by emotion or sentiment, with actions and thoughts driven by feelings.
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How it's used
Describes someone who prioritizes feelings and intuition over cold logic or objective analysis. It is often used to contrast with 理性, which denotes a rational or analytical mindset. While it can be a compliment regarding one's empathy, it is sometimes used to imply that someone is overly sentimental or impractical.
Examples
He is a very emotional person and often cries when watching movies.
You are so easily moved by emotion, how will you handle these cold, hard data?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 感性 in Mandarin, where it can sometimes carry a more positive connotation of being artistic or sensitive. In Cantonese, it is frequently used to point out a lack of objectivity in decision-making.
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Grammar guides
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