zau1 san1 baat3 bou2周身八寶周身八宝
Jyutpingzau1 san1 baat3 bou2
Yalejāu sān baat bóu
Definition
Versatile and highly skilled; having a wide range of talents or abilities.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a slightly playful or informal tone, often used to describe someone who seems to have a solution for every problem. It implies a broad range of practical skills rather than deep expertise in one specific field. People often use it to praise someone's resourcefulness in daily life situations.
Examples
He is truly versatile; he can fix computers and cook too.
You think he's a jack-of-all-trades, but actually he only knows a little bit of everything.
Related words
Common phrases
versatile and resourceful
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is a master or specialist in a single field, as it specifically highlights breadth of skill rather than depth.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
