sam1 cang4深層深层
Jyutpingsam1 cang4
Yalesām chàhng
Definition
Deep, in-depth, or underlying.
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How it's used
Focuses on abstract or hidden layers rather than physical depth. It is frequently used in professional or analytical contexts to describe issues, causes, or psychological states that are not immediately visible on the surface. Unlike the simple adjective 深, which can describe a deep hole or a deep color, this term implies a structural or systemic complexity.
Examples
There is an underlying reason behind this matter.
You should try doing a deep cleaning.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical depth, such as a deep swimming pool or a deep ocean, where the simple word 深 is more natural.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
