hap1 dou3 hou2 cyu3恰到好處恰到好处
Jyutpinghap1 dou3 hou2 cyu3
Yalehāp dou hóu chyu
Definition
Just right, perfectly balanced, or neither too much nor too little.
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How it's used
This idiom is used to praise a sense of balance or appropriateness in a situation. It implies that a person has exercised good judgment or that a design has achieved an ideal state. It is often used in formal or semi-formal contexts to compliment someone's performance or a well-executed plan.
Examples
His tone of voice was just right, not making anyone feel awkward at all.
The cut of this shirt is perfect, it makes me look slim when I wear it.
Related words
Common phrases
to handle or grasp something with perfect precision
to arrange something perfectly
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use this to describe physical objects that fit perfectly in size, but it is better suited for abstract qualities like timing, tone, or intensity. For physical fit, use 啱啱好 instead.
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Grammar guides
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
