sam1 jau5 tung4 gam2深有同感
Jyutpingsam1 jau5 tung4 gam2
Yalesām yáuh tùhng gám
Definition
To feel the same way; to deeply empathize with someone's feelings.
neutralemotioncommunication
How it's used
Expresses a deep, resonant agreement with someone's perspective or emotional state. It is often used in more serious or reflective conversations rather than casual small talk. The phrase implies that the speaker has had a similar personal experience that allows them to truly understand the other person's feelings.
Examples
I really feel the same way about what you said.
After hearing their experience, do you feel the same way?
Related words
Common phrases
to say one feels the same way
Common mistake
Avoid using this in overly casual or trivial situations, as it carries a weight of shared experience that might sound exaggerated if applied to minor opinions.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
