loek6 zi1 jat1 ji6略知一二

Jyutpingloek6 zi1 jat1 ji6

Yaleleuhk jī yāt yih

動詞

Definition

To have a rough idea, basic understanding, or superficial knowledge of something.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a modest and humble tone, often used when someone wants to downplay their expertise to avoid being asked for help or to show humility. It is a four character idiom that fits naturally into both formal and casual speech, though it is slightly more sophisticated than saying 識少少.

Examples

le1呢mun4門sau2手ngai6藝ngo5我zi2只hai6係loek6略zi1知jat1一ji6二，m4唔gam2敢gaau3教jan4人。

I only have a rough idea of this craft, I dare not teach others.

nei5你deoi3對zing2整din6電nou5腦hai6係mai6咪loek6略zi1知jat1一ji6二aa4呀？

Do you have a basic understanding of computer repair?

Common phrases

zi2只hai6係loek6略zi1知jat1一ji6二

only have a rough idea

Common mistake

Learners often use this to describe a deep knowledge by mistake, but it specifically implies a superficial or incomplete level of understanding. Avoid using it if you are actually an expert, as it will sound like you are being overly modest or insincere.