gaa3 hing1 zau6 suk6駕輕就熟驾轻就熟
Jyutpinggaa3 hing1 zau6 suk6
Yalega hīng jauh suhk
Definition
To do something with ease through experience; to do a familiar job easily.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
This idiom describes a level of proficiency where a task feels almost automatic due to past experience. It implies that the person has moved past the learning phase and can now perform the action without needing to think hard or exert much effort. It is frequently used in professional or skill based contexts to highlight competence.
Examples
He is used to this job, so handling these documents is a breeze for him.
Related words
Common phrases
to handle something with ease
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a verb phrase, but it functions as an adjective or descriptive predicate. You should not use it to describe the act of learning itself, as it specifically refers to the state of being already familiar and skilled.
Grammar color guide
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Adjective
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
