jiu1 sam1 jiu1 fai3夭心夭肺

Jyutpingjiu1 sam1 jiu1 fai3

Yaleyīu sām yīu fai

Definition

Deeply hurt, upset, or stabbed to the heart by someone's words or actions.

colloquialemotion

How it's used

Describes a specific kind of emotional pain caused by someone else's cutting remarks or inconsiderate actions. It implies that the words or deeds have pierced through one's defenses and are lingering in the mind, causing ongoing distress. It is often used when someone feels deeply stung or offended by a close friend or family member.

Examples

keoi5佢gong2講go2嗰di1啲zan1真hai6係hou2好jiu1夭sam1心jiu1夭fai3肺。

What they said is truly upsetting and hurtful.

nei5你zou6做me1咩gong2講je5嘢gam3咁jiu1夭sam1心jiu1夭fai3肺aa4呀？

Why are you being so hurtful with your words?

Common phrases

gong2講je5嘢jiu1夭sam1心jiu1夭fai3肺

to speak in a hurtful or cutting manner

teng1聽jyun4完hou2好jiu1夭sam1心jiu1夭fai3肺

to feel deeply upset after hearing something

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply being sad or angry. It specifically requires an external trigger, usually someone else's behavior or speech, that makes you feel deeply uncomfortable or wounded.