jau5 liu2有料
Jyutpingjau5 liu2
Yaleyáuh líu
Definition
Capable, talented, or of high quality.
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How it's used
Describes someone who possesses genuine substance, talent, or depth, often used to express surprise when someone proves their worth. It functions as a predicate adjective and is frequently paired with particles like 㗎 or 喎 to emphasize the speaker's realization. While it can refer to intellectual capacity, it is most commonly used to describe professional competence or hidden skills.
Examples
He rarely speaks, but it turns out he is actually very capable.
Do you think this new colleague has real talent or is just all show?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of having physical items or ingredients, which is usually expressed as 有嘢. When used to describe a person, it specifically refers to their internal quality or capability, not their possessions.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
