ji5 sam1 wai4 sam1以心為心以心为心

Jyutpingji5 sam1 wai4 sam1

Yaleyíh sām wàih sām

Definition

To understand and feel for others by putting yourself in their shoes.

neutralpeopleemotion

How it's used

This idiom emphasizes empathy and the golden rule of treating others as you wish to be treated. It is often used in moral advice or when encouraging someone to be more understanding of a difficult situation. Unlike simple empathy, it carries a sense of reciprocal moral responsibility.

Examples

zou6做jan4人jiu3要ji5以sam1心wai4為sam1心，m4唔hou2好seng4成jat6日nam2諗zyu6住zi6自gei2己。

You should be considerate of others and not just think about yourself.

Common phrases

hok6學sik1識ji5以sam1心wai4為sam1心

learn to be considerate of others

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a literal translation of empathy, but it is specifically rooted in the concept of mutual consideration rather than just feeling someone else's emotions.