jau5 loeng5 sau2有兩手有两手
Jyutpingjau5 loeng5 sau2
Yaleyáuh léuhng 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
I didn't expect you to be so skilled at baking cakes.
Related words
Common phrases
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.
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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.
