hou3 kei4 sam1好奇心
Jyutpinghou3 kei4 sam1
Yalehou kèih sām
Definition
Curiosity; a state of mind eager to learn or know about something.
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How it's used
Expressing curiosity often involves using the structure 對...有好奇心. It is frequently used to describe someone who is inquisitive or likes to pry into other people's business, sometimes carrying a slightly negative connotation depending on the context.
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Common phrases
full of curiosity
satisfy one's curiosity
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a verb. It is strictly a noun, so you cannot say 我好奇心佢，always use the adjective 好奇 instead when you want to express the feeling of being curious.
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Grammar guides
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