sam1 hung1心胸
Jyutpingsam1 hung1
Yalesām hūng
Definition
Breadth of mind; tolerance and the capacity to accept others.
neutralpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses specifically on a person's capacity to tolerate others or handle setbacks with grace. It is almost always paired with adjectives describing the size of that capacity, such as 大 or 狹窄. Using it implies a judgment on someone's character or maturity rather than their intelligence.
Examples
He is very broad-minded and won't hold a grudge against you.
With such a narrow mind, how can you accomplish big things?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 心情, which refers to your current mood or emotional state. While 心情 changes from day to day, 心胸 is considered a stable personality trait.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
