jat1 sam1一心
Jyutpingjat1 sam1
Yaleyāt sām
Definition
Wholeheartedly; single-mindedly focusing on one thing with no other thoughts.
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How it's used
Focuses on the singular nature of one's intent or concentration. It implies a state of mind where all distractions are pushed aside to pursue a specific goal. Unlike formal Mandarin usage, it often appears in casual speech to describe someone being single-minded about a plan or desire.
Examples
He is wholeheartedly focused on doing well on the exam and studies every day.
Are you wholeheartedly planning to go on a trip?
Related words
Common phrases
wholeheartedly and single-mindedly
to be set on doing something
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean 'one heart' in a romantic sense, as that is better expressed by phrases like 一條心. It is strictly an adverbial modifier for actions or intentions, not a noun describing a relationship.
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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.
