jiu3 kyut3要訣要诀
Jyutpingjiu3 kyut3
Yaleyiu kyut
Definition
The key to success, a knack, or an essential trick gained from experience.
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How it's used
Focuses on the distilled wisdom or essential technique required to master a specific skill. It implies that the speaker has moved beyond basic instructions to understand the underlying secret that makes the task easier or more effective. It is frequently used in contexts involving sports, cooking, or professional crafts.
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The knack for baking cakes turns out to be having enough patience.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 秘訣, which carries a stronger connotation of a secret or hidden method that others might not know. 要訣 is more about the fundamental, essential principles that are often observable but require experience to grasp.
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Grammar guides
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