sei2 zo2 tiu4 sam1死咗條心死咗条心

Jyutpingsei2 zo2 tiu4 sam1

Yaleséi jó tìuh sām

Definition

To give up hope, abandon an idea, or stop thinking about something.

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How it's used

This phrase carries a sense of finality and emotional resignation, often used when someone has finally stopped holding onto a hope or a persistent desire. It implies that the person has reached a point where they no longer see any point in trying, effectively killing off their own expectation. It is much more vivid and idiomatic than simply saying 放棄.

Examples

keoi5佢ji5已ging1經sei2死zo2咗tiu4條sam1心，m4唔wui2會zoi3再wan2搵nei5你㗎gaa2喇。

He has already given up, he won't look for you again.

Common phrases

cit3徹dai2底sei2死sam1心

completely give up all hope

Common mistake

Learners often try to use this phrase literally, but it is strictly metaphorical and refers to the death of an idea or hope, not a physical heart. Do not use it to describe actual medical conditions or physical death.