nam2 faat3諗法谂法

Jyutpingnam2 faat3

Yalenám faat

Very common

Definition

Way of thinking, or an idea, thought, or opinion.

way of thinking; mindset; perspective
idea; thought; opinion

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How it's used

Refers specifically to a person's perspective or opinion on a particular issue rather than the general cognitive process of thinking. It is frequently used when asking for someone's take on a situation or when critiquing a proposed plan. It carries a slightly more personal or subjective nuance compared to the more formal concept of a viewpoint.

Measure word

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Examples

nei5你ne1呢go3個nam2諗faat3法hou2好ci5似jau5有di1啲man6問tai4題wo5喎。

Your way of thinking seems to have some problems.

keoi5佢deoi3對le1呢gin2件si6事jau5有me1咩dak6特bit6別nam2諗faat3法aa4呀？

What special thoughts does he have about this matter?

Common phrases

goi2改bin3變nam2諗faat3法

change one's mind

nam2諗faat3法duk6獨dak6特

unique way of thinking

Common mistake

Learners often confuse it with the verb 諗, which means to think. Remember that 諗法 is a noun representing the result or the style of thinking, so it should not be used as a verb to describe the act of pondering.