mat6 zeon6 kei4 jung6物盡其用物尽其用
Jyutpingmat6 zeon6 kei4 jung6
Yalemaht jeuhn kèih yuhng
Definition
To make the best use of something; to let things reach their full potential or utility.
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How it's used
This idiom is often used in the context of sustainability, recycling, or frugality. It carries a positive connotation of being resourceful and avoiding wastefulness. While it is a four-character idiom, it fits naturally into spoken Cantonese sentences without sounding overly formal or stiff.
Examples
These old clothes are still new; it's better to make the best use of them than to throw them away.
How can you make the best use of these waste materials?
Related words
Common phrases
the spirit of making the best use of everything
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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