jat1 geoi2 sau2 jat1 tau4 zuk1一舉手一投足一举手一投足
Jyutpingjat1 geoi2 sau2 jat1 tau4 zuk1
Yaleyāt géui sáu yāt tàuh jūk
Definition
Every single movement or action of a person.
colloquialpeopledescriptions
How it's used
This idiom is used to describe someone whose every gesture or action is being observed, often because they are charismatic or under the spotlight. It emphasizes the grace or significance of even the smallest movements. It is frequently used when discussing celebrities, performers, or people with a very distinct personal style.
Examples
Every movement of theirs has the flair of a celebrity.
Take a look at their every movement, it is truly elegant.
Related words
Common phrases
every movement is elegant
every movement is full of charm
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
