lok6 sau2 lok6 goek3落手落腳落手落脚
Jyutpinglok6 sau2 lok6 goek3
Yalelohk sáu lohk geuk
Definition
To do something with one's own hands; to put in personal effort and do the actual work oneself.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
This idiom emphasizes the physical involvement of a person in a task rather than just delegating or supervising. It carries a positive connotation of being hardworking, grounded, or willing to get one's hands dirty to ensure a job is done right. It is frequently used to praise leaders or bosses who do not mind performing menial tasks alongside their staff.
Examples
You need to do this task yourself for it to be finished properly.
He rarely does any hands-on work; he hires others for everything.
Related words
Common phrases
to personally do the hands-on work
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply doing something manually, as it specifically implies taking personal responsibility for the execution of a task. It is not used for routine chores like washing dishes, but rather for projects or significant undertakings that require effort and initiative.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
