sau2 dyun6手段

Jyutpingsau2 dyun6

Yalesáu dyuhn

名詞Common

Definition

Methods, tactics, or tricks used to achieve a goal, often with a negative or underhanded connotation.

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How it's used

Implies a calculated or manipulative approach to achieving a goal, often carrying a negative connotation of being underhanded. While it can refer to a neutral method, it is most frequently used to describe schemes or devious strategies. It is common to hear it paired with adjectives like 卑鄙 or 陰險 to emphasize the lack of integrity involved.

Measure word

zung3種jung

Examples

keoi5佢wai6為zo2咗soeng5上wai2位，jung6用zo2咗hou2好do1多bei1卑pei2鄙sau2手dyun6段。

He used many dirty tactics to get promoted.

nei5你zung6仲jau5有me1咩sau2手dyun6段ho2可ji5以zo2阻zi2止keoi5佢aa4呀？

What other tricks do you have to stop him?

Common phrases

bei1卑pei2鄙sau2手dyun6段

dirty tricks

saa2耍sau2手dyun6段

to play tricks

Common mistake

Avoid using this to mean a simple method or way of doing something, as that would be 方法. Using it in a neutral context can make you sound like you are accusing someone of being sneaky.