sam1 zing6 zi6 jin4 loeng4心靜自然涼心静自然凉
Jyutpingsam1 zing6 zi6 jin4 loeng4
Yalesām jihng jih yìhn lèuhng
Definition
The mind being at peace makes one feel cool, even in hot weather.
colloquialweatheremotion
How it's used
This phrase is a philosophical approach to enduring summer heat by managing one's internal state rather than relying on external cooling. It is often used as a piece of advice for someone who is getting visibly frustrated or agitated by the weather. While it sounds poetic, it is frequently used in a slightly teasing or ironic way when someone is clearly struggling with the heat.
Examples
It is so hot, just stay calm and you will feel cooler.
Related words
Common phrases
stay calm to stay cool
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
