sam1 go2 geoi3 hau2 go2 geoi3心嗰句，口嗰句
Jyutpingsam1 go2 geoi3 hau2 go2 geoi3
Yalesām gó geui háu gó geui
Definition
To speak one's mind; to say what is in one's heart directly and honestly.
colloquialcommunicationemotion
How it's used
This expression emphasizes transparency and the alignment of inner thoughts with verbal output. It is often used to preface a blunt or potentially offensive opinion to signal that the speaker is being sincere rather than malicious. It functions as a way to soften the impact of a direct statement by framing it as an honest confession.
Examples
I'm speaking my mind, I really don't like you doing that.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being rude. It is intended to convey authenticity and lack of hidden agendas, so using it to justify intentionally hurtful remarks can come across as manipulative rather than sincere.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
