gaa3 hing1 zau6 suk6駕輕就熟驾轻就熟

Jyutpinggaa3 hing1 zau6 suk6

Yalega hīng jauh sukh

Definition

Lit. an easy drive on a familiar path (idiom); fig. experience makes progress easy

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

keoi5 zou6 gwaan3 le1 fan2 gung1 cyu5 lei5 ni1 di1 man4 gin2 gaa3 heng1 zau6 suk6 laa1

佢做慣呢份工，處理呢啲文件駕輕就熟啦。

He is used to this job, so handling these documents is a breeze for him.

nei5 zyu2 zo2 gam3 do1 nin4 faan6 zing2 le1 mei2 sung3 jing1 goi1 gaa3 heng1 zau6 suk6 aa4

你煮咗咁多年飯，整呢味餸應該駕輕就熟呀？

You have been cooking for so many years, making this dish should be easy for you, right?

Common phrases

cyu5 lei5 dak1 gaa3 heng1 zau6 suk6

處理得駕輕就熟

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.