suk6 lin6熟練熟练

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形容詞Common

Definition

Practiced, skilled, and highly experienced in a particular task or activity.

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How it's used

While 熟練 is a standard term for being skilled or practiced, Cantonese speakers often prefer the more colloquial 熟手 when describing someone who is handy or experienced with a specific task. 熟練 carries a slightly more formal or professional nuance, often used in contexts involving technical proficiency or long-term training. You will hear 熟練 used in formal settings, whereas 熟手 is the go-to choice for everyday manual tasks or routine jobs.

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做je5嘢hou2好suk6熟lin6練，hou2好faai3快zau6就gaau2搞dim6掂。

He is very skilled at his work and gets things done quickly.

nei5你lin6練zaap6習do1多di1啲，zi6自jin4然wui2會bin3變dak1得suk6熟lin6練。

If you practice more, you will naturally become skilled.

Common phrases

gei6技seot6術suk6熟lin6練

technically skilled

dung6動zok3作suk6熟lin6練

skilled movements

Common mistake

Learners often confuse 熟練 with 熟手. Remember that 熟手 specifically implies being 'handy' or 'practiced' at a hands-on activity, while 熟練 is broader and can apply to abstract skills or professional expertise.