gong2 sam1 ze1講心啫讲心啫

Jyutpinggong2 sam1 ze1

Yalegóng sām jē

Definition

To treat someone with sincerity, be loyal in friendship, or speak from the heart.

colloquialpeopleemotion

How it's used

Focuses on the emotional or moral value of a relationship rather than material gain. It is frequently used to dismiss someone who is being overly transactional or stingy, implying that the speaker values the connection over money or logic. The particle 啫 adds a sense of minimizing the importance of external factors, emphasizing that the heart is the only thing that matters.

Examples

daai6大gaa1家pang4朋jau5友jat1一coeng4場，gong2講sam1心ze1啫。

We are friends, it is all about sincerity.

nei5你sai2使mat1乜gam3咁gai3計gaau3較，gong2講sam1心ze1啫maa3嘛。

Why are you being so calculative? It is just about being sincere.

Common phrases

gong2講sam1心m4唔gong2講gam1金

focus on sincerity rather than money

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe a professional or business transaction, as it specifically highlights the lack of material calculation in personal relationships. Using it in a formal setting can sound dismissive or unprofessional.