sam1 ling5 san4 wui6心領神會心领神会

Jyutpingsam1 ling5 san4 wui6

Yalesām líhng sàhn wuih

動詞

Definition

To understand tacitly without explicit explanation; to grasp or know intuitively.

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How it's used

Describes a silent, intuitive connection where words become unnecessary because the underlying message is already grasped. It carries a slightly sophisticated or literary tone, often used to highlight a deep rapport or shared secret between people. While it implies intelligence and sensitivity, it can also be used to dismiss someone who is over-explaining a point that is already obvious.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩go3個deoi3對mong6望jat1一ngaan5眼，ji5已ging1經sam1心ling5領san4神wui6會laa3喇。

The two of them exchanged a glance and already understood each other perfectly.

nei5你sai2使m4唔sai2使gong2講dak1得gam3咁baak6白？ngo5我dei6哋sam1心ling5領san4神wui6會㗎gaa3啦。

Do you really need to be so explicit? We already get what you mean.

Common phrases

jat1一go3個ngaan5眼san4神sam1心ling5領san4神wui6會

to understand tacitly with just one look

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this to mean simply 'agreeing' with someone, but it specifically refers to the act of 'understanding' or 'grasping' an unspoken intent. It is not a synonym for 同意.