ji6 jyu4 faan2 zoeng2易如反掌
Jyutpingji6 jyu4 faan2 zoeng2
Yaleyih yùh fáan jéung
Definition
Extremely easy; as easy as turning over one's palm.
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How it's used
This idiom is a formal chengyu that is often used in speech to add a touch of emphasis or rhetorical flair. While it describes something very simple, it is frequently used in contexts involving skill, power, or overcoming obstacles rather than trivial daily tasks. It carries a slightly more literary weight than common colloquial expressions like 濕濕碎.
Examples
This math problem is as easy as pie for him.
Do you think handling this matter is as easy as turning over your hand?
Related words
Common phrases
simply as easy as ABC
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