to3 sau2 ho2 dak1唾手可得
Jyutpingto3 sau2 ho2 dak1
Yaleto sáu hó dāk
Definition
Extremely easy to obtain or achieve; within easy reach.
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How it's used
This idiom is a formal expression used to describe something that is almost guaranteed to be achieved or acquired. While it is understood in spoken Cantonese, it carries a slightly literary or sophisticated tone compared to everyday slang. It is often used in contexts involving competition, business, or academic goals.
Examples
He feels that this championship trophy is within easy reach.
Do you think success is something you can get so easily?
Related words
Common phrases
an opportunity that is within easy reach
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal action because of the character 唾. It is strictly an idiom and should not be used to describe physically spitting on one's hands to get a better grip on an object.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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