gam2 gik1感激

Jyutpinggam2 gik1

Yalegám gīk

形容詞Common

Definition

To feel deeply grateful or indebted; to have a strong desire to repay a kindness.

neutralemotion

How it's used

Expresses a deeper sense of indebtedness compared to the more casual 多謝. It is typically reserved for significant favors or life changing support rather than routine politeness. Using it for minor daily interactions can sound overly dramatic or insincere.

Examples

ngo5我zan1真hai6係hou2好gam2感gik1激nei5你bong1幫ngo5我gaai2解kyut3決zo2咗go3個naan4難tai4題。

I am truly grateful that you helped me solve the problem.

nei5你gam3咁joeng2樣bong1幫ngo5我，giu3叫ngo5我dim2點joeng2樣m4唔gam2感gik1激nei5你aa4呀？

You helped me so much, how could I not be grateful to you?

Common phrases

bat1不sing1勝gam2感gik1激

deeply grateful

sam1深biu2表gam2感gik1激

express deep gratitude

Common mistake

Avoid using it as a direct substitute for thank you in everyday situations like receiving change from a cashier. It carries a heavy emotional weight that implies a lasting bond or a significant debt of gratitude.