sam1 ji3心意

Jyutpingsam1 ji3

Yalesām yi

名詞Common

Definition

Regard, goodwill, or friendly sentiment; a token of appreciation.

neutralemotionpeople

How it's used

Focuses on the intangible sentiment behind a material object rather than the object itself. It is frequently used when giving gifts or performing favors to downplay the value of the item while emphasizing the sincerity of the giver. It carries a warm, humble tone that helps smooth over social interactions.

Examples

le1呢fan2份lai5禮mat6物hai6係ngo5我siu2小siu2小ge3嘅sam1心ji3意。

This gift is a small token of my regards.

nei5你sau1收zo2咗keoi5佢laa1啦，ni1呢go3個hai6係ngo5我ge3嘅sam1心ji3意aa4呀。

Please accept it, this is my gesture of goodwill.

Common phrases

siu2小siu2小ge3嘅sam1心ji3意

a small token of regard

ling5領sau6受sam1心ji3意

to accept someone's goodwill

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 意思, which typically refers to meaning or intention. While 心意 implies a positive, emotional sentiment, 意思 is neutral and used for definitions or purposes.