ceot1 liu2出料
Jyutpingceot1 liu2
Yalechēut líu
Definition
To show what one is made of, or to ejaculate.
- slangto show what one is made of; to prove one's capability
- vulgarto ejaculate
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
Primarily used to describe someone finally revealing their hidden talent or true capability after a period of being reserved. While it can carry a vulgar connotation related to sexual performance, in most social contexts it is understood as a metaphorical expression for demonstrating one's competence or expertise.
Examples
He is usually low-profile, but he shows what he is made of once the competition starts.
Do you really have the skills? Why not show me what you can do?
Related words
Common phrases
really showing one's true ability
Common mistake
Avoid using this in professional or formal settings, as the secondary sexual meaning is widely recognized and can make the expression sound crude or inappropriate.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
