sam1 kuk1心曲

Jyutpingsam1 kuk1

Yalesām kūk

Definition

One's innermost feelings, thoughts, or secrets.

writtenemotioncommunication

How it's used

Refers to deep, hidden feelings or secrets that one rarely reveals to others. While it can literally mean a song that expresses one's heart, it is more frequently used metaphorically to describe the inner world or private sentiments of a person. It carries a literary or poetic tone, making it sound slightly more formal or artistic than everyday conversational terms.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好siu2少tung4同jan4人gong2講zi6自gei2己ge3嘅sam1心kuk1曲。

He rarely shares his innermost thoughts with others.

nei5你jau5有mou5冇teng1聽gwo3過keoi5佢go2嗰sau2首sam1心kuk1曲aa4呀？

Have you ever heard that song of his that expresses his inner feelings?

Common phrases

fau2剖baak6白sam1心kuk1曲

to reveal one's innermost feelings

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a common word for heart or feelings, but it is quite specific and literary. It is not used in casual conversation to describe basic emotions like being happy or sad.