baak3 zuk1 gam2 do1 zaau2百足咁多爪

Jyutpingbaak3 zuk1 gam2 do1 zaau2

Yalebaak jūk gám dō jáau

Definition

Having many connections or being involved in many different businesses and activities.

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How it's used

Centipedes are viewed as having an overwhelming number of legs, which serves as a metaphor for someone who is exceptionally well connected or juggling too many projects simultaneously. It is frequently used to praise someone for their resourcefulness and ability to tap into various social circles to solve problems. While it can imply being busy, it usually carries a positive connotation of being capable and well-networked.

Examples

keoi5佢fan6份jan4人baak3百zuk1足gam3咁do1多zaau2爪，zou6做me1咩dou1都dim3掂。

He is a real jack of all trades, he succeeds at everything he does.

nei5你sai2使mat1乜geng1驚aa4呀，keoi5佢baak3百zuk1足gam3咁do1多zaau2爪，jat1一ding6定gaau2搞dak1得dim6掂。

Why are you worried? He has so many connections, he will definitely handle it.

Common phrases

baak3百zuk1足gam3咁do1多zaau2爪，sei2死zo2咗dou1都m4唔sai2使sau4愁

Having so many connections that one will never have to worry about anything.

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with being busy for the sake of it, as the focus is specifically on the breadth of one's connections or the variety of one's activities rather than just the workload itself.