gwan1 sam1軍心军心
Jyutpinggwan1 sam1
Yalegwān sām
Definition
The morale of troops or a team.
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How it's used
While originally specific to military contexts, this term is frequently used metaphorically in business or organizational settings to describe the collective spirit or confidence of a team. It carries a sense of gravity and strategic importance, often appearing in news reports or formal discussions about leadership. It is rarely used in casual, everyday small talk unless someone is being dramatic or humorous about a group's mood.
Examples
The morale on the front line is in chaos, how can we keep fighting?
They want to stabilize morale, so they sent a lot of supplies.
Related words
Common phrases
morale is in complete disarray
to stabilize morale
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
