mou5 sam1 gon1冇心肝
Jyutpingmou5 sam1 gon1
Yalemóuh sām gōn
Definition
To not care about people or things, to be forgetful, or to be careless and disorganized.
- to not care; to be indifferent or unappreciative
- forgetful; not keeping things in mind
- careless; disorganized; lacking focus
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
This expression carries a strong sense of moral judgment, implying that someone is ungrateful or lacks basic empathy. While it can describe simple carelessness, it is most often used to criticize someone for being cold-hearted or failing to appreciate the kindness shown by others. It is a harsh accusation that suggests a fundamental flaw in a person's character.
Examples
He really doesn't care about his family at all.
You are so careless with your work, how can I feel safe handing it to you?
Related words
Common phrases
really heartless
to be an ungrateful person
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being forgetful or absent-minded. While it can imply a lack of focus, the core meaning is about a lack of emotional investment or gratitude, making it much more offensive than just saying someone is forgetful.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
