tau4 dim6頭掂头掂
Jyutpingtau4 dim6
Yaletàuh dihm
Definition
Orderly, well-organized, or going smoothly.
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How it's used
Describes a situation or a person's work style that is orderly, well-planned, and free of loose ends. It implies that everything is under control and moving forward smoothly without unexpected hitches. It is frequently used in professional or project-based contexts to praise someone's efficiency.
Examples
You are so organized with your work, I feel very relieved leaving it to you.
Has this matter been sorted out properly yet?
Related words
Common phrases
to work in an organized manner
to have handled something successfully
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 頭痛, which means a headache or a troublesome situation. While 頭掂 suggests things are going well, 頭痛 suggests things are causing stress or difficulty.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
