sam1 sam1深深
Jyutpingsam1 sam1
Yalesām sām
Definition
Deeply, greatly, or to a high degree.
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How it's used
This adverb is primarily used in formal or written contexts to describe intense emotional states or profound cognitive understanding. It is rarely used in casual, everyday speech, where speakers prefer using intensifiers like 好 or 好鬼 to convey a similar sense of depth or intensity. When it does appear in spoken Cantonese, it often sounds slightly literary or dramatic.
Examples
I deeply felt his sincerity.
This matter made me reflect deeply.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical depth, as it is strictly reserved for abstract concepts like feelings, regret, or understanding. For physical depth, use the adjective 深 instead.
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Grammar guides
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