gaau2 sau2搞手
Jyutpinggaau2 sau2
Yalegáau sáu
Definition
The organizer or driving force behind an activity or event.
colloquialpeoplework
How it's used
Focuses on the person who takes the initiative to coordinate logistics, rather than just a formal title like manager or leader. It implies a sense of personal responsibility for the success of an event or project. You will often hear it used when discussing social outings, group trips, or community events.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Who is the organiser for this gathering?
He puts a lot of effort into being the organiser.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 搞, which means to do or to mess with. While the verb is used in many contexts, the noun 搞手 specifically refers to the person in charge of the planning process.
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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.
