ham2欿
Jyutpingham2
Yalehám
Definition
Discontented with oneself, or feeling gloomy and dissatisfied.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
This term describes an internal state of dissatisfaction or a gloomy mood rather than an outward expression of anger. It captures a sense of being troubled by one's own situation or choices. It is rarely used in modern casual speech and often carries a slightly literary or formal nuance when it does appear.
Examples
He is always discontented, as if he has a lot on his mind.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 唔開心, which is a general term for being unhappy. 欿 specifically implies a deeper, more reflective, or self-directed sense of discontentment.
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