sam1 cam4深沉

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形容詞Rare

Definition

Deep, low-pitched, or concealing one's feelings.

concealing one's feelings or thoughts; deep; reserved
(of sounds) deep; low-pitched
(of colors or degrees) deep; dark; intense

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How it's used

Reserved personalities are often described as 深沉 when they appear inscrutable or keep their true intentions hidden. When applied to sound, it conveys a sense of depth and gravity rather than just being quiet. It is rarely used to describe physical depth of objects, which would typically be 深.

Examples

keoi5佢fan6份jan4人hou2好sam1深cam4沉，hou2好siu2少tung4同jan4人gong2講sam1心si6事。

He is a reserved person and rarely shares his inner thoughts with others.

le1呢sau2首kuk1曲ge3嘅daai6大tai4提kam4琴sing1聲hou2好sam1深cam4沉，teng1聽lok6落hou2好jau5有gam2感gok3覺。

The cello sound in this piece is very deep and resonant; it feels very moving to listen to.

Common phrases

sam1深cam4沉ge3嘅sing1聲jam1音

a deep, resonant voice

sing3性gaak3格sam1深cam4沉

a reserved and inscrutable personality

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe physical depth like a deep hole or deep water, as that is simply 深. Using 深沉 for physical depth sounds unnatural and confusing to native speakers.