lau4 lei6流利
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Yalelàuh leih
Definition
Fluent; describing speech that is clear, smooth, and natural.
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How it's used
Focus on the natural flow and speed of speech rather than just grammatical correctness. It is typically used to describe someone's mastery of a language, especially when they can speak without hesitation or awkward pauses. You will often hear it paired with the particle 咁 to emphasize the degree of fluency.
Examples
He speaks Cantonese very fluently.
How did you practice to become so fluent?
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Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe objects or non-linguistic skills, as it is strictly reserved for verbal communication. Do not confuse it with 順利, which refers to things going smoothly or according to plan.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
