sing4 gung1 gam2成功感
Jyutpingsing4 gung1 gam2
Yalesìhng gūng gám
Definition
A sense of achievement, accomplishment, or success.
colloquialemotionwork
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the internal psychological reward one feels after completing a task or overcoming a challenge. It is frequently used in professional or academic settings to describe the positive reinforcement gained from hard work. Unlike general happiness, it implies a specific link to personal effort and goal attainment.
Examples
Finally finished everything, I really feel a sense of achievement.
Do you feel a sense of achievement after finishing this project?
Related words
Common phrases
to feel a strong sense of achievement
to bring a sense of achievement
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe external praise or recognition, as it strictly refers to the internal feeling of satisfaction. Do not confuse it with 滿足感, which is a broader term for general satisfaction that does not necessarily require the completion of a specific task.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
