ping4 sam1 zing6 hei3平心靜氣平心静气
Jyutpingping4 sam1 zing6 hei3
Yalepìhng sām jihng hei
Definition
Calm and dispassionate; peaceful and quiet in mind and attitude.
colloquialemotioncommunication
How it's used
Often used as an imperative or a suggestion to de-escalate a heated argument. It implies that the person being addressed is currently agitated or emotional and needs to regain their composure before continuing a conversation.
Examples
Sit down and talk about it calmly.
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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.
