sam1 gam1 meng6 dai2心甘命抵

Jyutpingsam1 gam1 meng6 dai2

Yalesām gām mehng dái

形容詞

Definition

Willing to accept any consequences of an action.

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How it's used

Describes a state of total resignation where one accepts the negative outcomes of their own choices without complaint. It carries a sense of stubborn commitment or self-inflicted sacrifice. Unlike simply being willing, this implies that the person is fully aware of the potential pain or loss involved and has already made peace with it.

Examples

gei3既jin4然hai6係zi6自gei2己gaan2揀ge3嘅lou6路，dim2點dou1都jiu3要sam1心gam1甘meng6命dai2抵。

Since this is the path I chose myself, I have to accept the consequences willingly.

nei5你ming4明zi1知wui2會sit6蝕cin4錢dou1都zung6仲jiu1要maai5買，zan1真hai6係sam1心gam1甘meng6命dai2抵me1咩？

You know you'll lose money but you still want to buy it, are you really willing to accept that?

Common phrases

sam1心gam1甘meng6命dai2抵gam3咁zip3接sau6受

to accept something willingly despite the consequences

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 心甘情願, but 心甘命抵 specifically emphasizes the acceptance of a harsh or bitter fate rather than just a general willingness to do something.