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Jyutpingdou3 gaa1
Yaledou gā
Definition
Highly skilled, excellent, or perfect; having mastered a particular skill.
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How it's used
Describes a high level of proficiency or technical mastery in a specific craft or skill. It implies that the person has reached a level where their performance is flawless and natural. While it can be used for various talents, it is most frequently heard when discussing cooking, playing instruments, or artistic hobbies.
Examples
His piano playing is truly masterful.
Is your cake-making really that professional?
Related words
Common phrases
masterful craftsmanship
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of arriving home. Context is key, as the phrase is almost exclusively used as an adjective to praise someone's ability rather than a verb indicating movement.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
