do1 sau2多手
Jyutpingdo1 sau2
Yaledō sáu
Definition
Handsy or meddlesome; to touch things carelessly or without permission.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Describes someone who cannot keep their hands to themselves, often implying they are meddling or causing trouble by touching things that do not belong to them. It carries a negative connotation of being intrusive or clumsy. It is frequently used as a warning to children or people who are being overly curious with fragile items.
Examples
Why are you so meddlesome, making a mess of water all over the table?
He is very meddlesome and always touches other people's things.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of having many hands. It is strictly used to describe a behavioral trait of being meddlesome or intrusive with one's hands.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
