ok3 sam1噁心恶心
Jyutpingok3 sam1
Yaleok sām
Definition
Disgusting, nauseating, or sickening; inspiring extreme distaste to the point of wanting to vomit.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe physical reactions like nausea or strong moral repulsion. While it can describe objects, it is frequently used to call out someone's behavior or words as being morally repulsive or sickening. It carries a much stronger emotional weight than just saying something is bad or unpleasant.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe food that is simply not tasty, as it implies a level of revulsion that makes you want to vomit. For food that just tastes bad, use 難食 instead.
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Grammar guides
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