maan6 nang4萬能万能
Jyutpingmaan6 nang4
Yalemaahn nàhng
Definition
Omnipotent, all-powerful, or multi-purpose.
- omnipotent; all-powerful; capable of doing anything
- universal; multi-purpose; having many functions or uses
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How it's used
While literally meaning all-powerful, this term is frequently used in a sarcastic tone to criticize someone who thinks they can handle every task alone. Beyond describing people, it is also commonly applied to objects that are highly versatile or multi-functional, such as a universal remote or a multi-purpose tool.
Examples
Do you think you are all-powerful?
This adapter is universal, it works for all appliances.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the English concept of a superhero. Using it to describe a person often implies arrogance or an unrealistic expectation of capability rather than genuine praise.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
