jap6 sam1 jap6 fai3入心入肺
Jyutpingjap6 sam1 jap6 fai3
Yaleyahp sām yahp fai
Definition
To feel something deeply; to take something to heart.
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How it's used
Describes an emotional impact that feels visceral and profound, often used when someone is deeply hurt or touched by words or events. It implies that the feeling has penetrated past the surface and settled deep within one's internal organs. While it can describe physical pain, it is far more common to use it for emotional distress or a lasting impression.
Examples
What he said really hit home.
Related words
Common phrases
painful to the core
to speak in a way that deeply touches someone
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe physical objects entering the body. It is strictly for abstract emotional states or metaphorical pain, not for literal medical or surgical contexts.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
