sam1 si1 si1心思思
Jyutpingsam1 si1 si1
Yalesām sī sī
Definition
To long for, yearn for, or constantly think about someone or something.
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How it's used
Captures a specific state of mind where one is restless or distracted by a lingering desire. It implies a playful or mild obsession rather than a deep, serious longing. The repetition of the character reflects the repetitive, circular nature of the thoughts running through one's head.
Examples
Seeing the new phone makes me yearn to buy it.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 心思, which refers to thoughtfulness or the effort put into a task. While 心思 is a noun, 心思思 functions as an adjective describing a restless, tempted, or longing state.
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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.
