si1 seoi5思緒思绪
Jyutpingsi1 seoi5
Yalesī séuih
Definition
One's thoughts, feelings, or train of thought.
neutralemotionother
How it's used
Refers specifically to the internal state of one's mind, often implying a mix of logical reasoning and emotional turbulence. It is more literary or formal than common terms like 諗法 or 腦筋, making it suitable for describing complex mental states or deep reflection. It frequently appears in contexts where someone is trying to calm down or process a chaotic situation.
Examples
His thoughts were in a mess all night, and he couldn't sleep at all.
Can you give me some time to sort out my thoughts?
Related words
Common phrases
to sort out one's thoughts
a thousand thoughts crowding the mind
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 思路, which focuses strictly on the logical path or sequence of an argument. While 思路 is about the direction of your reasoning, 思緒 encompasses the broader, often more cluttered, emotional and cognitive state of your mind.
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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.
