seon4 suk6純熟纯熟
Jyutpingseon4 suk6
Yalesèuhn suhk
Definition
Skilful, practiced, or highly proficient through experience.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the mastery gained through long term repetition and experience rather than innate talent. It is commonly applied to manual tasks, artistic performances, or professional skills where muscle memory plays a key role. While it implies high quality, it does not necessarily imply creativity or innovation.
Examples
Her technique for making cakes is very skilful.
If you practice more, you will naturally become skilful.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 熟練, which is also used for skills but often leans more towards being familiar or well versed in a process or language, whereas 純熟 emphasizes the polish and perfection of the execution.
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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.
