dai2 sau2抵手
Jyutpingdai2 sau2
Yaledái sáu
Definition
Capable, dexterous, or handy; durable and long-lasting.
- capable; dexterous; handy
- durable; long-lasting
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How it's used
Describes something or someone that is reliable, long lasting, or efficient in performance. When applied to objects, it emphasizes resilience against wear and tear. When applied to people, it highlights their competence and ability to handle tasks effectively without needing constant supervision.
Examples
The material of this shirt is durable, it won't break no matter how many times you wash it.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 抵食 or 抵買, which relate to value for money. While those terms focus on the price being worth the quality, 抵手 focuses specifically on the physical durability of an object or the functional reliability of a person.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
