zau6 sau2就手
Jyutpingzau6 sau2
Yalejauh sáu
Definition
Conveniently located, easy to reach, or handy to use.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on physical accessibility or the ease of grabbing something. It is frequently used to describe the placement of tools or household items that are within easy reach during a task. When someone says a tool is 就手, they mean it feels natural and ergonomic to use, allowing for a smooth workflow.
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Do not confuse this with 方便, which is a broader term for general convenience or ease of doing something. 就手 is almost exclusively reserved for physical objects that are easy to reach or handle.
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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.
