sam1 lou6 lik6 cing4心路歷程心路历程
Jyutpingsam1 lou6 lik6 cing4
Yalesām louh lihk chìhng
Definition
One's journey of mental, emotional, and psychological changes when experiencing a particular event.
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How it's used
Refers to the internal, often reflective process of how one's mindset evolves over time due to significant life events. It is most commonly used in formal interviews, autobiographical writing, or serious conversations where someone is asked to recount their personal growth. Using it in casual, everyday small talk can sound overly dramatic or pretentious.
Measure word
dyun6段dyunhExamples
He went through a lot, and that emotional journey was really complicated.
Related words
Common phrases
to share one's emotional journey
a complicated emotional journey
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple synonym for 'thoughts' or 'opinion', but it specifically implies a narrative arc of change over time. It is not used for momentary decisions or fleeting ideas.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
