king1 sou3傾訴倾诉
Jyutpingking1 sou3
Yalekīng sou
Definition
To pour out one's heart; to talk heart-to-heart.
neutralemotioncommunication
How it's used
Carries a slightly more formal or literary tone compared to everyday expressions like 傾偈 or 講心事. It is typically reserved for serious, emotional, or heavy topics rather than casual chatting. Using it in a very lighthearted context can sound overly dramatic or stiff.
Examples
If you have anything on your mind, why not talk it out with me?
He really likes finding friends to pour his heart out to.
Related words
Common phrases
to pour out one's heart
to confide in someone
Common mistake
Learners often mistake it for a general term for chatting, but it specifically implies emotional release or seeking comfort. It is not suitable for describing casual social interaction.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
