wo6 sam1禍心祸心
Jyutpingwo6 sam1
Yalewoh sām
Definition
Evil intentions; malicious designs.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This term is used to describe someone who harbors malicious or harmful intent, often hidden behind a friendly facade. It carries a formal or literary weight, making it sound more serious and dramatic than simply saying someone is a bad person. It is frequently used in contexts involving betrayal, schemes, or suspicious behavior.
Examples
He clearly has evil intentions, you must not trust him.
Why do you think he has evil intentions towards me?
Related words
Common phrases
to harbor evil intentions
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common adjective, but it is a noun phrase. You cannot say someone is very 禍心; instead, you must use the verb 有 to indicate that the person possesses these intentions.
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