sam1 do1 do1心多多
Jyutpingsam1 do1 do1
Yalesām dō dō
Definition
To be indecisive, fickle, or in two minds; wanting to do many things at once.
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How it's used
This expression captures a state of being fickle or easily distracted by multiple options. It is frequently used when someone cannot make up their mind because they are tempted by everything they see. The repetition of 多 adds a playful, informal tone that highlights the restlessness of the person's thoughts.
Examples
Why are you so indecisive? Which shirt are you picking in the end?
Related words
Common phrases
fickle about wanting to buy things
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being genuinely confused or lacking intelligence. It specifically describes a situation where someone has too many choices or desires, making them unable to commit to one.
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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.
