hung1 kam1胸襟
Jyutpinghung1 kam1
Yalehūng kām
Definition
Breadth of mind; tolerance and magnanimity.
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How it's used
Refers to a person's capacity to tolerate others and handle difficult situations with grace. While literally referencing the chest, it functions as a metaphorical space for holding emotions and perspectives. It is almost exclusively used in positive contexts to praise someone for being magnanimous.
Examples
He is very broad-minded and won't hold a grudge against you.
It's most important to be broad-minded in life and not be so fixated on things.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 心口, which is the literal, physical term for the chest area. Using 胸襟 to describe a physical injury or a body part will sound confusing or overly poetic.
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