sip3 gou1 zam2 tau4攝高枕頭摄高枕头

Jyutpingsip3 gou1 zam2 tau4

Yalesip gōu jám tàuh

語句

Definition

To think through something carefully; to consider a matter seriously and thoroughly.

colloquialdaily actionsemotion

How it's used

This idiom relies on the imagery of lying in bed and elevating one's head to gain a better perspective or to focus the mind. It is exclusively used when someone needs to make a serious decision or reflect on a complex problem. It implies that the decision is significant enough to warrant a sleepless night or deep contemplation.

Examples

nei5你faan1返heoi3去sip3攝gou1高zam2枕tau4頭nam2諗cing1清co2楚sin1先laa1啦。

Go home and think it over very carefully first.

le1呢gin2件si6事gam3咁daai6大wok6鑊，nei5你sip3攝gou1高zam2枕tau4頭nam2諗gwo3過mei6未aa4呀？

This is such a big deal, have you thought it through carefully?

Common phrases

sip3攝gou1高zam2枕tau4頭nam2諗

to think carefully

Common mistake

Do not use this phrase for casual thinking or quick decisions. It carries a heavy, serious tone and is typically reserved for life-changing choices or resolving difficult conflicts.