sam1 sau4 daai6 han6深仇大恨

Jyutpingsam1 sau4 daai6 han6

Yalesām sàuh daaih hahn

名詞

Definition

Deep hatred or resentment; a profound and long-standing grudge.

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How it's used

Used to describe intense, long-standing animosity that often feels disproportionate to the situation at hand. It carries a dramatic weight, making it suitable for serious conflicts or when someone is overreacting to a minor slight. It is frequently employed in rhetorical questions to challenge someone's extreme behavior.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩go3個zi1之gaan1間jau5有me1咩sam1深sau4仇daai6大han6恨aa4呀？

What deep grudge do those two have against each other?

ngo5我tung4同keoi5佢jau6又mou5冇sam1深sau4仇daai6大han6恨，sai2使mat1乜gaau2搞dou3到gam3咁goeng1僵。

I don't have any deep hatred for him, no need to make things so awkward.

Common phrases

git3結haa5下sam1深sau4仇daai6大han6恨

to develop a deep-seated grudge

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe simple annoyance or dislike, as it implies a level of severity akin to a blood feud. It is too heavy for everyday disagreements like a minor argument over chores.