nam maai4 jat1 min6諗埋一面谂埋一面
Jyutpingnam maai4 jat1 min6
Yalenam màaih yāt mihn
Definition
To have a stubborn mindset on something, refusing to see other perspectives.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the psychological state of being trapped in a narrow, often negative or biased, perspective. It implies a refusal to consider alternative viewpoints or the bigger picture. It is frequently used when someone is fixated on a single, often pessimistic, conclusion.
Examples
Don't be so stubborn, listen to what others have to say first.
He is always stuck in his own way of thinking, no matter how we try to persuade him.
Related words
Common phrases
always thinking in a narrow-minded way
don't be narrow-minded
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being stubborn, which is often expressed as 固執. 諗埋一面 specifically describes the cognitive process of narrowing one's thoughts to a single, limited track.
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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.
