lou5 dou3老到
Jyutpinglou5 dou3
Yalelóuh dou
Definition
Experienced; highly seasoned and capable.
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How it's used
Describes someone who handles tasks with a high level of maturity, skill, and composure. It implies a sense of seasoned wisdom that comes from years of practice, rather than just raw talent. You will often hear it used to praise someone who avoids rookie mistakes or handles complex social situations with ease.
Examples
He is very experienced at his work, you can rest assured.
Which master has the most experienced technique?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 老, which simply means old. While 老到 contains the character for old, it focuses entirely on the depth of experience and proficiency, not the person's actual age.
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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.
