jau5 man4 jau5 lou6有紋有路有纹有路

Jyutpingjau5 man4 jau5 lou6

Yaleyáuh màhn yáuh louh

Definition

To speak or act in an organized, reasonable, and orderly manner; to make sense.

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How it's used

Describes a person's speech or actions as having a clear structure, logical flow, or being well-organized. It implies that the person has thought things through rather than acting impulsively or chaotically. It is often used as a compliment to praise someone's competence or clarity of thought.

Examples

keoi5佢gong2講je5嘢jau5有man4紋jau5有lou6路，hou2好naan4難m4唔seon3信keoi5佢。

He speaks in such a logical way, it's hard not to believe him.

nei5你zou6做je5嘢gam3咁jau5有man4紋jau5有lou6路，gaau1交bei2畀nei5你ngo5我hou2好fong3放sam1心。

You handle things so systematically, I feel very at ease leaving it to you.

Common phrases

gong2講je5嘢jau5有man4紋jau5有lou6路

to speak in a logical and organized manner

zou6做je5嘢jau5有man4紋jau5有lou6路

to work in a systematic and well-planned way

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with describing physical patterns or textures, as it is strictly used for abstract concepts like logic, planning, or communication style.