sin6 si6善事

Jyutpingsin6 si6

Yalesihn sih

名詞Uncommon

Definition

An act of kindness, good deed, or charitable work.

colloquialpeopledaily actions

How it's used

Refers specifically to acts of kindness or charity that benefit others, often implying a sense of moral virtue. While it can describe formal charitable donations, it is frequently used to describe small, everyday helpful actions like holding a door or helping someone in need. It carries a warm, positive tone and is often used to praise someone's character.

Measure word

gin2件gín

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日dou1都zou6做sin6善si6事，zan1真hai6係hou2好jau5有oi3愛sam1心。

He is always doing charitable deeds; he is truly very kind-hearted.

nei5你gam1今jat6日jau5有mou5冇zou6做gwo3過me1咩sin6善si6事aa4呀？

Have you done any good deeds today?

Common phrases

zou6做sin6善si6事

to do a good deed

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe professional work or general helpfulness that is part of someone's job description. It is reserved for voluntary acts that go beyond one's duty.