sou3訴诉
Jyutpingsou3
Yalesou
Definition
To tell, relate, express, or complain in words to let someone know.
writtencommunicationemotion
How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme rather than a standalone verb in modern spoken Cantonese. It carries a sense of emotional release or formal reporting, appearing most naturally in compound words like 傾訴 or 訴苦. Using it as a direct substitute for 講 or 話 will sound unnatural and overly literary.
Examples
He has a lot on his mind that he wants to pour out to someone.
Related words
Common phrases
to pour out one's heart
to vent one's grievances
to lodge a complaint
Common mistake
Avoid using this character as a standalone verb in daily conversation, as it is not a functional equivalent to the common verb 講. It is strictly limited to specific compound structures involving emotional expression or legal grievances.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
