sau2 lik6手力
Jyutpingsau2 lik6
Yalesáu lihk
Definition
The muscular strength of the hand or gripping power.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical force exerted by the hand or fingers, often in the context of gripping, squeezing, or manual labor. It is distinct from general physical strength, which would be 力氣. You will frequently hear it used when assessing someone's ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity or sustained pressure.
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Do not confuse this with 手勁, which is more commonly used to describe the force behind a strike or a punch in martial arts or physical confrontation.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
