sau2 dung6手動手动
Jyutpingsau2 dung6
Yalesáu duhng
Definition
Manual; requiring hand operation to function.
neutraltechnologydaily actions
How it's used
Used primarily to describe mechanical or digital functions that require physical intervention rather than automation. It is common in technical contexts, such as describing camera settings, car transmissions, or software configurations. When referring to something done by hand in a more general sense, people often use phrases like 用手做 instead.
Examples
This machine needs to be operated manually to turn on.
Have you switched to manual mode yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical labor or handicrafts, as it specifically implies a mechanism or system that has an alternative automatic mode.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
