jau5 loeng5 sau2有兩手有两手
Jyutpingjau5 loeng5 sau2
Yaleyáuh léungh sáu
Definition
To have a real skill; to be capable, proficient, or an old hand at something.
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How it's used
This expression implies a level of hidden talent or practical expertise that might not be immediately obvious to others. It is frequently used as a compliment to acknowledge someone's proficiency in a specific craft, hobby, or professional task. The phrase often carries a tone of pleasant surprise or respect for the person's capability.
Examples
gu2 m4 dou2 nei5 zing2 daan6 gou1 dou1 jau5 loeng5 sau2 wo5
估唔到你整蛋糕都有兩手喎。
I didn't expect you to be so skilled at baking cakes.
keoi5 hai2 le1 haang4 zou6 zo2 gam3 noi6 dim2 dou1 jau5 loeng5 sau2 laa1
佢喺呢行做咗咁耐，點都有兩手啦。
He has been in this industry for so long, he must have some real skills.
Related words
Common phrases
zan1 hai6 jau5 loeng5 sau2
真係有兩手
really quite skilled
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with having two hands in a literal sense. It is strictly used to describe a person's competence or skill set, not their physical anatomy.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
