laat6 sau2辣手
Jyutpinglaat6 sau2
Yalelaaht sáu
Definition
Brutal, cold-blooded, and merciless, or stern and severe in carrying out one's duties.
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How it's used
Describes someone who acts with extreme severity or lacks empathy when executing a task or enforcing rules. While it can imply professional efficiency, it often carries a negative connotation of being unnecessarily cruel or cold-hearted. It is frequently used to describe bosses, police, or anyone in a position of power who refuses to show leniency.
Examples
He is really ruthless in his work, showing no mercy at all.
Do you really have to be so harsh with the kids?
Related words
Common phrases
to brutally destroy something beautiful
ruthless methods
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 辣, which simply means spicy in the context of food. Using 辣手 to describe a dish will be confusing, as it specifically refers to human behavior or character traits.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
