意思
To be careful with someone's emotions.
文化背景
The concept of 'Jai' is so central that there are over 200 idioms using this word. 'Huk Sa Jai' is the moral glue of Lao society. Lao bosses rarely scold employees in public. They use 'Huk Sa Jai' to keep the team's spirit high. Children are taught from a young age to 'Huk Sa Jai' their grandparents, which is a form of 'Bun Khun' (gratitude). On Lao TikTok and Facebook, 'Huk Sa Jai' is a common hashtag used in response to cyberbullying.
The 'Jai' Key
If you learn 'Jai' phrases, you unlock 50% of Lao emotional conversation. Start with this one!
Don't be too blunt
In Laos, being 'direct' like in the West can be seen as a lack of 'Huk Sa Jai'.
意思
To be careful with someone's emotions.
The 'Jai' Key
If you learn 'Jai' phrases, you unlock 50% of Lao emotional conversation. Start with this one!
Don't be too blunt
In Laos, being 'direct' like in the West can be seen as a lack of 'Huk Sa Jai'.
Tone Matters
Say it with a soft, slightly higher pitch to sound more sincere and empathetic.
Face Saving
Remember that 'Huk Sa Jai' is often about helping someone else avoid embarrassment.
自我测试
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
ຂ້ອຍບໍ່ຢາກເວົ້າຄວາມຈິງ ເພາະຢາກ_____ໃຈລາວ.
The full idiom is 'ຮັກສາໃຈ'.
Which situation best describes 'ຮັກສາໃຈ'?
Which of these is an example of 'ຮັກສາໃຈ'?
Protecting feelings often involves prioritizing harmony over being right.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ເປັນຫຍັງເຈົ້າຄືບໍ່ບອກລາວວ່າອາຫານບໍ່ແຊບ? B: ຂ້ອຍຢາກ__________.
You protect the cook's feelings by not criticizing the food.
Match the phrase to the intent.
Match 'ຮັກສາໃຈ' with its core intent.
It is about feelings, not money or medicine.
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4 练习ຂ້ອຍບໍ່ຢາກເວົ້າຄວາມຈິງ ເພາະຢາກ_____ໃຈລາວ.
The full idiom is 'ຮັກສາໃຈ'.
Which of these is an example of 'ຮັກສາໃຈ'?
Protecting feelings often involves prioritizing harmony over being right.
A: ເປັນຫຍັງເຈົ້າຄືບໍ່ບອກລາວວ່າອາຫານບໍ່ແຊບ? B: ຂ້ອຍຢາກ__________.
You protect the cook's feelings by not criticizing the food.
Match 'ຮັກສາໃຈ' with its core intent.
It is about feelings, not money or medicine.
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常见问题
10 个问题No, it's used for friends, family, colleagues, and even strangers.
Yes, 'ຮັກສາໃຈຕົນເອງ' means 'to protect your own heart/mental health'.
Not necessarily. It's about *how* you say the truth, or choosing to remain silent to avoid unnecessary pain.
You can say 'ບໍ່ຕ້ອງຮັກສາໃຈຂ້ອຍຫຼາຍກໍໄດ້' (You don't have to protect my feelings that much).
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone.
There isn't one direct word, but 'ທຳຮ້າຍຈິດໃຈ' (to hurt the mind/spirit) is the opposite action.
Yes, it's a great way to show empathy to a client.
No, that would be 'ປິ່ນປົວໃຈ'. 'Huk Sa' is about maintenance and protection.
Constantly! It's a staple of Lao pop ballads.
Yes, exactly the same words and meaning.
相关表达
ເກງໃຈ
similarTo be considerate; not wanting to bother someone.
ປອບໃຈ
builds onTo comfort or console someone.
ເສຍໃຈ
contrastTo be sad or sorry.
ນ້ຳໃຈ
similarKindness/Generosity.
ຖະໜອມນ້ຳໃຈ
specialized formTo cherish someone's kindness/feelings.
