zi6 jyu4自如
Jyutpingzi6 jyu4
Yalejih yùh
Definition
Skillful, comfortable, and in full control of an action; done with ease.
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How it's used
Focuses on the sense of effortless control or mastery over a specific skill or situation. It implies a high level of proficiency where the performer is not struggling, but rather operating with total freedom and confidence. It is frequently used in formal or literary contexts to describe performance, speech, or movement.
Examples
How can you speak so naturally and fluently?
Related words
Common phrases
to have full control over
to handle a situation with ease
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical comfort, such as sitting on a soft sofa, as it specifically refers to the mastery of a task or the fluidity of an action rather than bodily ease.
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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.
