sip3 lip6涉獵涉猎

Jyutpingsip3 lip6

Yalesip lihp

動詞

Definition

To dabble in; to study cursorily or have a broad but superficial knowledge of a subject.

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How it's used

Used primarily in formal or semi-formal contexts to describe a broad but shallow level of knowledge. It implies an intellectual curiosity that spans across various subjects rather than deep expertise in one. While it can be used in conversation, it often sounds slightly academic or sophisticated compared to everyday verbs.

Examples

keoi5佢ping4平si4時dou1都jau5有sip3涉lip6獵m4唔tung4同ge3嘅ngai6藝seot6術。

He usually dabbles in different kinds of art.

nei5你deoi3對le1呢fong1方min6面jau5有mou5冇sip3涉lip6獵aa4呀？

Have you dabbled in this area at all?

Common phrases

sip3涉lip6獵gwong2廣faan6泛

have a wide range of interests

sip3涉lip6獵faan6範wai4圍

scope of study

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe deep or professional expertise, as it specifically denotes a superficial or preliminary level of study. It is not a synonym for simply knowing about something; it implies an active, albeit brief, engagement with the subject matter.