sang1 zai2 m4 zi1 zai2 sam1 gon1生仔唔知仔心肝
Jyutpingsang1 zai2 m4 zi1 zai2 sam1 gon1
Yalesāng jái m̀h jī jái sām gōn
Definition
To describe parents who do not understand their children's preferences or thoughts.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
This expression is used when a parent is surprised or frustrated by a child's preferences or hidden thoughts. It carries a tone of self-reflection or mild criticism, implying that a parent should ideally be the person who knows their child best. It is frequently used in domestic arguments or when discussing family dynamics.
Examples
You don't understand your son at all, how could he possibly like eating this?
zan1真hai6係saang1生zai2仔m4唔zi1知zai2仔sam1心gon1肝，jyun4原loi4來keoi5佢jat1一zik6直dou1都soeng2想hok6學waak6畫waa2畫。
I really didn't understand my child, it turns out he has always wanted to learn drawing.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a child's lack of understanding for their parents. It is strictly used from the perspective of a parent failing to grasp the inner world of their offspring.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
