jau5 liu2 dou3有料到

Jyutpingjau5 liu2 dou3

Yaleyáuh líu dou

形容詞

Definition

To have found useful information, a clue, or an important target; to have genuine talent or ability.

to have found relevant information, a clue, or an important target
to have genuine talent, knowledge, or ability

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How it's used

Beyond its literal meaning of finding a clue, this phrase is frequently used to describe someone who possesses genuine skill or substance, implying they are not just putting on a show. When used in this way, it serves as a compliment for someone who proves their worth through actual results rather than empty talk.

Examples

ngo5我gan1跟zo2咗keoi5佢seng4成maan5晚，zung1終jyu1於faat3發jin6現jau5有liu2料dou3到laa3喇。

I followed him all night and finally found something important.

Related words

synonymjau5 liu2有料yáuh líu

Common phrases

zan1真hai6係jau5有liu2料dou3到

really has genuine talent

jau5有liu2料dou3到ge3嘅jan4人

a capable person

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the phrase 有料, which simply means having talent or being well-informed. The addition of 到 implies a specific discovery or a moment of realization, making it more situational than the general state of being capable.