sam1 gam1 cing4 jyun6心甘情願心甘情愿
Jyutpingsam1 gam1 cing4 jyun6
Yalesām gām chìhng yuhn
Definition
Willing and delighted to do something; wholehearted.
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How it's used
This idiom emphasizes a deep, internal sense of satisfaction and lack of regret when performing an action. It is often used to describe sacrifices made for loved ones or tasks undertaken out of genuine passion rather than external pressure. Unlike simple willingness, it carries a strong emotional weight suggesting that the person has fully accepted the consequences of their choice.
Examples
He is willing and happy to give everything for his family.
Related words
Common phrases
to do something willingly and happily
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with simple agreement or compliance. It is not appropriate for situations where you are just following orders or doing something because you have no other choice, as it specifically requires a positive, voluntary emotional state.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
