jyu6 jyu4裕如
Jyutpingjyu6 jyu4
Yaleyuh yùh
Definition
To do something smoothly, effortlessly, and with ease.
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How it's used
This term carries a literary and slightly formal tone that is rarely heard in casual, everyday speech. It describes a state of composure and mastery where a task is performed without any visible strain or stress. You will most often encounter it in written commentary or formal descriptions of someone's performance.
Examples
He appears very at ease when handling these difficult problems.
Related words
Common phrases
to handle with ease
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common adjective like 輕鬆, but it is much more sophisticated and carries a nuance of grace and competence that simple words lack. Avoid using it in casual conversation with friends as it will sound overly academic or pretentious.
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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.
