sou3 hau2數口数口
Jyutpingsou3 hau2
Yalesou háu
Definition
Ability with numbers; mathematical or calculating skill.
colloquialnumberswork
How it's used
Focuses specifically on mental arithmetic or the practical ability to manage money and calculations quickly. It is often used to describe someone who is shrewd or calculating in business dealings, implying they are not easily cheated. While it relates to math, it is rarely used to describe academic proficiency in subjects like calculus or geometry.
Examples
He is very sharp with numbers as an accountant.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 計數, which refers to the act of calculating. 數口 is a noun describing the innate skill or talent, not the action itself.
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