sam1 cit3深切
Jyutpingsam1 cit3
Yalesām chit
Definition
Heartfelt, deep, or profound; sincere and filled with emotion.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or serious contexts, such as expressing condolences or discussing significant personal insights. It carries a weightier, more sincere tone than simply using 好深. While it can describe emotions, it is rarely used to describe physical depth or literal distance.
Examples
I feel deep sympathy for what happened to them.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe physical depth, like a deep hole or deep water, where 深 or 好深 is the appropriate choice. Confusing the emotional intensity of 深切 with the physical measurement of depth is a common error.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
