dou6 hang6道行
Jyutpingdou6 hang6
Yaledouh hahng
Definition
One's level of skill, experience, or spiritual cultivation.
- a monk's or Taoist priest's spiritual cultivation and power
- figurativea person's general skill, competence, experience, or level of training
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How it's used
Originally referring to the spiritual attainment of monks or Taoist practitioners, this term has evolved to describe the depth of one's expertise or cunning in any field. It carries a nuance of hidden depth or mastery that is not immediately obvious to outsiders. People often use it to evaluate whether someone has the necessary experience to handle a tricky or sophisticated situation.
Examples
He has been in this industry for so long, his experience must be very deep.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple technical skills or basic knowledge. It specifically implies a level of seasoned wisdom or mastery that comes from long-term practice or experience, rather than just knowing how to perform a task.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
