soeng1 sam1傷心伤心
Jyutpingsoeng1 sam1
Yalesēung sām
Definition
Sad, aggrieved, or broken-hearted due to misfortune.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Focuses on deep emotional distress or grief rather than just a fleeting feeling of unhappiness. It is often used to describe reactions to significant life events like loss, betrayal, or major disappointment.
Examples
She is very sad because her cat went missing.
Why are you so sad? What happened?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe minor annoyances or boredom, as it implies a level of emotional pain that would sound overly dramatic in trivial situations.
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Grammar guides
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