sing4 suk6成熟
Jyutpingsing4 suk6
Yalesìhng suhk
Definition
Mature; sensible and reliable in handling things.
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How it's used
Describes a person who handles situations with composure and foresight rather than impulsivity. While it can apply to physical growth, it is most frequently used to praise someone's emotional intelligence or their ability to manage responsibilities effectively.
Examples
Even though he is young, he thinks very maturely.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 熟, which is often used for food that is cooked or for someone you are well acquainted with.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
