jau5 so2有所

Jyutpingjau5 so2

Yaleyáuh só

副詞

Definition

To some extent; somewhat; having achieved a certain degree of a result.

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How it's used

Functioning as a formal adverb, this term is almost exclusively paired with two-character verbs to indicate a partial or noticeable degree of progress or change. It carries a slightly literary or professional tone, making it more common in news reports, formal discussions, or written correspondence than in casual street talk. When used in speech, it often signals that the speaker is being deliberate or serious about the topic at hand.

Examples

keoi5佢dei2哋ge3嘅gwaan1關hai6係zung1終jyu1於jau5有so2所hou2好zyun2轉laa3喇。

Their relationship has finally improved to some extent.

nei5你deoi3對le1呢gin2件si6事jau5有mou5冇so2所ling5領ng6悟aa4呀？

Have you gained any insight into this matter?

Common phrases

jau5有so2所goi2改zeon3進

to have shown some improvement

jau5有so2所bou2保lau4留

to have some reservations

jau5有so2所zok3作wai4為

to accomplish something

Common mistake

Avoid using this with single-character verbs, as it sounds unnatural and grammatically incomplete. It is also not a direct translation for 'have' or 'possess' in a general sense, so do not use it to say 'I have a car' or 'I have money'.