gam2 jan1感恩

Jyutpinggam2 jan1

Yalegám yān

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To feel grateful and be thankful for the kindness of others.

neutralemotionpeople

How it's used

Carries a slightly more formal or reflective tone compared to the everyday way of saying thank you. It is frequently used in religious contexts or when expressing deep appreciation for life circumstances rather than simple favors. Use it when you want to emphasize a sense of humility or recognizing the value of something that was not guaranteed.

Examples

do1多ze6謝nei5你bong1幫sau2手，ngo5我zan1真hai6係hou2好gam2感jan1恩。

Thanks for your help, I am truly grateful.

nei5你jau6又dim2點wui2會gam2感jan1恩ni1呢go3個gei1機wui6會aa1呀？

How could you possibly be grateful for this opportunity?

Common phrases

sam1心cyun4存gam2感jan1恩

to keep a grateful heart

hok6學sik1識gam2感jan1恩

to learn how to be grateful

Common mistake

Avoid using it for simple, transactional exchanges like thanking a waiter or a cashier. It sounds overly dramatic or heavy in casual, mundane situations where simple phrases like 多謝 or 唔該 are more appropriate.