lou4 fo2 seon4 cing1爐火純青炉火纯青

Jyutpinglou4 fo2 seon4 cing1

Yalelòuh fó sèuhn chīng

形容詞

Definition

To have reached a state of high perfection, supreme mastery, or consummate skill.

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How it's used

This idiom describes a level of skill that is so polished it feels effortless and flawless. It is typically reserved for artistic, technical, or professional mastery rather than simple daily tasks. Because it carries a sense of profound achievement, it is often used to praise experts or veterans in their field.

Examples

keoi5佢taan4彈kam4琴taan4彈dou3到lou4爐fo2火seon4純cing1青，zan1真hai6係hou2好sai1犀lei6利。

Her piano playing has reached such a masterful level, it is truly impressive.

nei5你cyu4廚ngai6藝gam3咁lou4爐fo2火seon4純cing1青，bat1不jyu4如hoi1開caan1餐teng1廳laa1啦？

Since your cooking skills are so perfected, why not open a restaurant?

Common phrases

jin2演gei6技lou4爐fo2火seon4純cing1青

acting skills are masterful

cyu4廚ngai6藝lou4爐fo2火seon4純cing1青

culinary skills are perfected

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this to describe someone who is simply 'good' at something, but it implies a level of near-perfection that takes years of practice to attain. It is not appropriate for describing basic competence.