sam1 daai6 sam1 sai3心大心細心大心细
Jyutpingsam1 daai6 sam1 sai3
Yalesām daaih sām sai
Definition
Indecisive, hesitant, or unable to make up one's mind.
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How it's used
This expression vividly captures the internal struggle of weighing two or more options where neither clearly outweighs the other. It is most commonly used when someone is stuck in a state of hesitation before making a choice, often involving personal preferences or shopping decisions. Unlike formal terms for indecision, this phrase carries a sense of relatable, human frustration.
Examples
Which phone should I buy? I am really torn.
Why are you being so indecisive? Hurry up and decide.
Related words
Common phrases
undecided and not knowing what to do
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a physical condition or a medical term because of the word heart, but it is strictly used to describe a mental state of hesitation. Do not use it to describe someone who is generally indecisive by nature, as it usually refers to a specific moment of conflict.
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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.
