dou2 bui3 jyu4 lau4倒背如流

Jyutpingdou2 bui3 jyu4 lau4

Yaledóu bui yùh làuh

Definition

To have something memorized flawlessly, to the point of being able to recite it backwards.

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How it's used

Used to describe an extreme level of familiarity with a text or set of information. It implies that one can recite the content not just forward, but even backwards without hesitation. It is often used in academic or performance contexts to emphasize thorough preparation.

Examples

le1呢pin1篇fo3課man4文ngo5我ji5已ging1經dou3倒bui6背jyu4如lau4流laa3喇。

I have already memorized this text perfectly.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪deoi3對di1啲go1歌ci4詞dou3倒bui6背jyu4如lau4流aa4呀？

Do you know these lyrics by heart?

Common phrases

bui3背dou3到dou3倒bui6背jyu4如lau4流

to memorize until one can recite it perfectly

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe knowing a person or a place well, as it specifically refers to memorizing text or information. It is not suitable for describing familiarity with physical objects or social situations.