sat1 jik1失憶失忆
Jyutpingsat1 jik1
Yalesāt yīk
Definition
To suffer from amnesia; to lose part or all of one's memory.
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How it's used
While often used in medical contexts, this term is frequently employed in casual conversation as a hyperbolic way to tease someone for being forgetful or failing to recall a recent conversation. It carries a slightly dramatic or mocking tone when used to call out someone who is acting scatterbrained.
Examples
He seems to have amnesia lately, he can't even remember his family members' names.
Related words
Common phrases
temporary amnesia
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 唔記得, which is the standard, neutral way to say you forgot something. Using 失憶 in a serious situation where you simply forgot your keys or a minor detail can sound overly dramatic or rude.
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