sin6 gaai2 jan4 ji3善解人意
Jyutpingsin6 gaai2 jan4 ji3
Yalesihn gáai yàhn yi
Definition
Good at understanding other people's thoughts, feelings, and needs; empathetic and considerate.
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How it's used
Describes someone who possesses high emotional intelligence and empathy, often anticipating needs before they are voiced. It is a highly positive compliment used to praise someone's character, particularly in close relationships or professional settings where teamwork is valued. Unlike simply being nice, this term implies a deeper level of perception regarding the unspoken feelings of others.
Examples
She is really understanding, she always helps me think things through.
If you find an understanding partner, life will be much happier.
Related words
Common phrases
very understanding
has an understanding personality
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
