man4 sam1民心
Jyutpingman4 sam1
Yalemàhn sām
Definition
Popular sentiment; public approval, support, or loyalty.
neutralpeople
How it's used
Focuses on the collective emotional or political support from the public rather than individual popularity. It is frequently used in political or social commentary to describe whether a leader or government has the backing of the populace. The term carries a sense of moral legitimacy, implying that support is earned through good governance or righteous actions.
Examples
This policy is very popular with the people, everyone supports it.
He works so poorly, how can he win the people's support?
Related words
Common phrases
to win the hearts of the people
to lose the support of the people
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
