sam1 gwaa3 gwaa3心掛掛心挂挂

Jyutpingsam1 gwaa3 gwaa3

Yalesām gwa gwa

動詞

Definition

To miss someone or something constantly; to be anxious, worried, or unable to let go of a thought.

colloquialemotionpeople

How it's used

Focuses on the lingering, restless feeling of being unable to stop thinking about someone or something. It implies a sense of emotional attachment or anxiety that prevents one from settling down. Unlike simply being worried, this term carries an affectionate or sentimental undertone when used in the context of missing a person.

Examples

nei5你gam3咁noi6耐dou1都mou5冇faan1返lai4嚟，uk1屋kei2企jan4人hou2好sam1心gwaa3掛gwaa3掛aa4呀。

You have not returned for so long, your family is very worried about you.

nei5你seng4成jat6日sam1心gwaa3掛gwaa3掛，hai6係mai6咪gwaa3掛zyu6住bin1邊go3個aa4呀？

You seem so preoccupied, are you missing someone?

Common phrases

gaau2搞dou3到jan4人sam1心gwaa3掛gwaa3掛

to make someone feel anxious or preoccupied

seng4成jat6日sam1心gwaa3掛gwaa3掛

to be constantly thinking about someone or something

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply being worried or stressed, as it specifically implies a mental preoccupation or longing. It is not used for objective concerns like a deadline or a financial problem, but rather for personal attachments or people.