jau5 seon3 sam1有信心
Jyutpingjau5 seon3 sam1
Yaleyáuh seun sām
Definition
To have confidence; to feel confident and assured.
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How it's used
Expressing confidence in someone or something typically requires the preposition 對. It functions as a stative verb phrase, so it often takes intensifiers like 好 to indicate a high level of certainty or trust. It is frequently used in professional or competitive contexts to signal readiness or belief in a successful outcome.
Examples
I have a lot of confidence in this plan.
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Common mistake
Learners often try to translate 'I am confident' directly as 我係有信心, but the verb 係 is unnecessary and sounds unnatural. Simply use the phrase directly as a predicate, such as 我好有信心.
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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.
