gwai2 fu2 san4 gung1鬼斧神工
Jyutpinggwai2 fu2 san4 gung1
Yalegwái fú sàhn gūng
Definition
Superb and uncanny craftsmanship, used to describe either exceptional human artistic skill or the wonders of nature.
- highly skilled, exquisite and uncanny human craftsmanship
- extraordinary and wondrous natural creations beyond human capability
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How it's used
Use this idiom to express genuine awe when encountering something that seems beyond human capability to create. While it frequently describes natural landscapes like rock formations or canyons, it is equally common to praise human craftsmanship that is so precise it feels supernatural. It carries a strong sense of admiration and is almost always used as a high compliment.
Examples
The shape of this cave is truly a work of nature's genius.
Your carving technique is simply masterful, it's amazing.
Related words
Common phrases
the masterful craftsmanship of nature
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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.
