si6 lik1士力

Jyutpingsi6 lik1

Yalesih līk

Definition

Slick; to make shiny, glossy, or smooth.

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How it's used

Derived from the English word slick, this term is primarily used in the context of polishing or waxing surfaces to make them glossy and smooth. It is most commonly heard in automotive detailing or shoe care, where it refers to the act of applying a protective or aesthetic coating. While it functions as a noun for the polish itself, it is frequently used as a verb phrase when combined with 打.

Examples

le1呢gaa3架ce1車daa2打zo2咗si6士lik1力，hou2好sim2閃aa4呀。

This car has been polished, it is so shiny.

nei5你jung6用me1咩bong1幫deoi3對pei4皮haai4鞋daa2打si6士lik1力㗎？

What did you use to polish your leather shoes?

Common phrases

daa2打si6士lik1力

to polish or wax

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe a person who is slick or cunning, as the Cantonese usage is strictly limited to physical surface treatments and does not carry the metaphorical meaning of being smooth-talking or deceptive.