sam1 si1 suk6 leoi6深思熟慮深思熟虑
Jyutpingsam1 si1 suk6 leoi6
Yalesām sī suhk leuih
Definition
To think something over carefully and thoroughly; to deliberate deeply.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and serious tone that contrasts with everyday casual speech. While it describes the act of thinking deeply, it is almost exclusively used in professional, academic, or high-stakes contexts rather than lighthearted conversation. Native speakers often prefer simpler phrases like 諗清楚 or 諗過度過 for routine matters.
Examples
This is a huge deal, you must think it over carefully before deciding.
Have you thought it over carefully before saying you want to resign?
Related words
Common phrases
after careful consideration
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual social settings, as it can sound overly dramatic or stiff. It is not a phrase used for quick, everyday decisions like choosing what to eat for lunch.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
