sau2 do1手多
Jyutpingsau2 do1
Yalesáu dō
Definition
To fiddle with or touch things without consent, or to make unnecessary hand movements.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Describes a person who cannot keep their hands to themselves, often resulting in accidental damage or unwanted interference. It carries a slightly accusatory or annoyed tone, implying that the person is meddlesome or lacks self-control. Use it when someone touches items they should not be handling or keeps clicking buttons unnecessarily.
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Do not confuse this with being physically dexterous or skilled with one's hands. It is strictly used to describe annoying or intrusive behavior, never as a compliment for someone who is good at manual tasks.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
