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In many Asian countries, the heart was thought to be the center of universe, functioning like a brain and capable of having feelings. This is being reflected by the words used hundreds of years ago and are still being used to day:
Chinese (Teo Chew): sia sim (watch your heart) or be careful.
Thai: Khao Jai Mai (Does it sink into your heart)? or do you understand?
Jai Noi (small heart) or be saddened by some mean words
Jai dum (black heart) or evil person
Jai dee (good heart) or generous heart or person
Jai Yen (cool heart) or a calm individual
Sao Jai (sad heart) or depressed
Son Jai (interested heart) or being interested in something
Jep Jai (hurt heart) or pissed off
Samuk Jai (introduce heart) or willingness to participate
The heart is so important to Asian people. Therefore, if you are going to marry an Asian woman, try to be Jai Dee (kind heart) in order that your marriage will give you Sabai Jai (heart of ease). You should never be referred to as Jai Dum (black heart) or evil!
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