san1 sam1身心
Jyutpingsan1 sam1
Yalesān sām
Definition
Body and mind; a person's physical and mental state.
neutralhealthbody
How it's used
Focuses on the holistic balance between physical health and mental well-being. It is frequently used in formal or semi-formal contexts, such as health advice or personal reflections, rather than casual small talk. When describing someone who is completely worn out, it acts as a more sophisticated alternative to just saying someone is tired.
Examples
Doing exercise is good for both body and mind.
Are you feeling exhausted in both body and mind lately?
Related words
Common phrases
physical and mental health
physically and mentally exhausted
feeling physically and mentally refreshed
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
