sam1 san4 fong2 fat1心神恍惚
Jyutpingsam1 san4 fong2 fat1
Yalesām sàhn fóng fāt
Definition
Absent-minded, distracted, or unable to concentrate.
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How it's used
This idiom describes a state of being mentally detached or unfocused, often due to worry, fatigue, or being preoccupied with personal troubles. It carries a slightly more serious or literary weight than simple terms like 唔專心, making it suitable for describing someone who appears visibly troubled or lost in thought.
Examples
Why are you so absent-minded?
Related words
Common phrases
absent-minded all day
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
