dak1 lik6得力
Jyutpingdak1 lik6
Yaledāk lihk
Definition
Capable, competent, and highly helpful.
colloquialpeoplework
How it's used
Focuses on the functional ability of a person to assist or achieve results effectively. It is most commonly used to describe subordinates or partners who make a task easier for the speaker to complete. Unlike general terms for being smart or talented, this specifically highlights the utility and reliability of the person in a collaborative context.
Examples
He is very competent at work, I feel at ease leaving things to him.
Have you found a capable helper yet?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply intelligent or talented in a general sense. It specifically implies that the person is useful to you or your goals, so it sounds strange if applied to someone you have no working or cooperative relationship with.
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