nan2 sau2撚手捻手

Jyutpingnan2 sau2

Yalenán sáu

形容詞

Definition

Expert, highly skilled, or signature, especially of a dish or culinary specialty.

adept; expert; highly skilled; signature
exquisite; delicate; of high quality

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How it's used

Originally derived from the concept of a dish being so good you would lick your fingers, this term is now used to describe any skill or task that someone excels at. While it is most commonly paired with cooking, you can use it for hobbies or professional talents. It carries a sense of pride and personal mastery that goes beyond just being good at something.

Examples

le1呢mei2味hai6係ngo5我lou5老dau6豆ge3嘅nan2撚sau2手siu2小coi3菜。

This dish is my dad's signature specialty.

nei5你zeoi3最nan2撚sau2手go2嗰joeng6樣je5嘢hai6係me1咩aa4呀？

What is the thing you are best at?

Common phrases

nan2撚sau2手siu2小coi3菜

signature dish

nan2撚sau2手hou2好hei3戲

signature performance

Common mistake

Be careful with the pronunciation and character choice, as the character 撚 is also a vulgar slang term for male genitalia. When writing, ensure you are using it in the context of skill or cooking to avoid confusion, though in speech, the context usually makes the meaning clear.