m4 soeng1 sam1 zau6 m4 lau4 leoi6唔傷心就唔流淚唔伤心就唔流泪
Jyutpingm4 soeng1 sam1 zau6 m4 lau4 leoi6
Yalem̀h sēung sām jauh m̀h làuh leuih
Definition
One does not shed tears if one is not genuinely sad; there is always a reason when someone cries or shows distress.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
This phrase functions as a proverb or a rhetorical observation rather than a standard verb phrase. It is typically used to validate someone's emotional reaction when they are visibly upset, implying that their pain is genuine and justified by a specific event. It carries a tone of empathy or confirmation, often used to comfort someone or to explain why a person is behaving in a certain way.
Examples
She is crying so miserably; it is true that one does not shed tears for nothing.
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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.
