zing6 sam1靜心静心
Jyutpingzing6 sam1
Yalejihng sām
Definition
To calm the mind, settle one's emotions, or find peace and quiet.
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
Focusing on internal composure, this term implies a deliberate effort to quiet one's thoughts rather than just being quiet. It is often used in advice to someone who is anxious or overwhelmed by life decisions. Unlike simply being quiet, it carries a sense of spiritual or mental centering.
Examples
Sit down and calm your mind, let me explain slowly.
He calmed his mind and thought for a long time before deciding to resign.
Related words
Common phrases
to rest and recover with a calm mind
to think calmly
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 靜, which is an adjective meaning quiet or silent. 靜心 is a verb phrase requiring an active effort to achieve a state of mental peace, whereas 靜 describes an environment or a person's state of being.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
