sau2 gung1手工
Jyutpingsau2 gung1
Yalesáu gūng
Definition
Craftsmanship, workmanship, or manual skill.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the quality of physical construction or assembly rather than the artistic design itself. It is frequently used to evaluate the neatness of seams in clothing or the precision of joints in furniture. When someone praises the手工, they are highlighting the care and technical skill invested by the maker.
Examples
What do you think of the craftsmanship of this bag?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe abstract skills or intellectual work, as it strictly refers to tangible, hand-made or manual production.
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Grammar guides
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