jing4 jan6 ji4 gaai2迎刃而解
Jyutpingjing4 jan6 ji4 gaai2
Yaleyìhng yahn yìh gáai
Definition
To be readily solved; for a problem to be easily and instantly resolved once the right key is found.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of effortless mastery and precision, implying that the solution is so perfect that the difficulty simply vanishes. It is frequently used to praise someone's competence or to describe a situation where a breakthrough has been made. While it originates from classical literature, it is perfectly acceptable in modern professional and casual speech.
Examples
As long as you find the key, the problem will naturally be solved easily.
This problem is so complex, how can it be solved easily?
Related words
Common phrases
the problem is easily solved
the difficulty is easily resolved
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe solving simple, trivial tasks, as it implies a level of complexity or difficulty that has been overcome. It is best reserved for significant challenges or long-standing issues.
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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.
