sam1心

Jyutpingsam1

Yalesām

語素Very common

Definition

The core, center, or most important central part of something.

ngo5我ge3嘅sam1心tiu3跳dak1得hou2好faai3快。

My heart is beating fast.

colloquialdescriptionsdaily actions

How it's used

Refers to the innermost or most vital part of an object or concept. While it often translates to heart in a biological sense, it is frequently used to describe the central point of abstract ideas or physical structures. It carries a sense of importance and depth, suggesting that whatever is at the heart is what truly matters.

Examples

ni1呢go3個ping4蘋gwo2果go3個sam1心hou2好syun1酸aa3呀。

The core of this apple is very sour.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知ni1呢go3個man6問tai4題ge3嘅sam1心喺hai2邊？

Do you know where the core of this problem lies?

Common phrases

ping4蘋gwo2果sam1心

apple core

hat6核sam1心

core

Common mistake

Avoid using it alone to mean heart as an organ in a medical context, where 心臟 is preferred. It is also distinct from 中間, which simply refers to the middle position without necessarily implying the core or essential part.