sei2 sam1 taap3 dei6死心塌地
Jyutpingsei2 sam1 taap3 dei6
Yaleséi sām taap deih
Definition
To be dead set on someone or something; wholeheartedly devoted without any second thoughts.
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How it's used
Focuses on an unwavering, almost stubborn level of commitment or obsession. It implies a state of mind where one has completely given up on other possibilities or alternative paths. While often used for romantic relationships, it is equally common when describing a fixed, unchangeable professional or personal goal.
Examples
They are completely devoted to you, please do not let them down.
Why are you still so dead set on that job?
Related words
Common phrases
to be completely devoted to someone
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple determination or focus, as it carries a heavy connotation of being unable or unwilling to change one's mind regardless of the circumstances.
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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.
