hou2 sau2好手
Jyutpinghou2 sau2
Yalehóu sáu
Definition
An expert or master; one who excels at a particular skill or activity.
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How it's used
Focuses on someone who possesses a high level of skill or mastery in a specific activity or sport. It often implies a level of professional competence or competitive ability rather than just being generally good at something. The term is frequently used in sports reporting or when discussing hobbies where performance is measured.
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go3個goExamples
He is a great runner and always wins prizes.
Are you a good swimmer?
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is just generally talented or smart. It specifically requires a context where a skill or craft is being performed, as it implies a practical, hands-on ability.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
