sam1 jyun6心願心愿
Jyutpingsam1 jyun6
Yalesām yuhn
Definition
Cherished desire; a wish or dream that one strongly hopes to fulfill.
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How it's used
Carries a sense of emotional weight and long-term commitment that distinguishes it from a casual want or a fleeting desire. It is often used in contexts involving life goals, personal fulfillment, or final wishes before passing away. While it can be used in daily conversation, it sounds slightly more formal or reflective than the everyday word 願望.
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I finally fulfilled my long-held wish.
What is your biggest wish in this life?
Related words
Common phrases
to fulfill a wish
to settle a long-held wish
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 願望, which is a general term for any wish or hope. 心願 implies a deeper, more significant aspiration that one has held onto for a long time.
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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.
