jung6 sau2用手
Jyutpingjung6 sau2
Yaleyuhng sáu
Definition
To use one's hands; to work or do something with your hands.
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of manipulating objects or performing manual labor rather than the abstract concept of utility. It is often used to emphasize manual dexterity or to instruct someone to stop using tools and rely on their own hands instead. When describing manual work, it often implies a sense of craftsmanship or direct involvement.
Examples
Use your hands to pick up the cup and drink some water.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean 'to use' in the sense of utilizing a tool or a service, as that is expressed by using the verb 攞 or just the verb for the tool itself. Using 用手 for abstract utility sounds unnatural and overly literal.
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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.
