sou3 syut3訴説诉说

Jyutpingsou3 syut3

Yalesou syut

動詞

Definition

To tell or recount something to someone else, usually with strong emotion.

neutralemotioncommunication

How it's used

This verb carries a heavy emotional weight and implies a sense of vulnerability or release. It is rarely used for casual sharing of facts, but rather for pouring out deep-seated feelings, past traumas, or personal secrets to a trusted listener. The act often feels like a cathartic experience for the speaker.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成maan5晚dou1都hai2喺dou6度tung4同ngo5我sou3訴syut3説keoi5佢ge3嘅sam1心si6事。

He spent the whole night telling me about his worries.

Common phrases

sou3訴syut3説sam1心sing1聲

to pour out one's heart

sou3訴syut3説wai2委wat1屈

to vent one's grievances

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with simple verbs like 講 or 話. Using 訴説 for mundane topics, such as telling someone what you ate for lunch, sounds overly dramatic and unnatural.