ziu1 sou3招數招数
Jyutpingziu1 sou3
Yalejīu sou
Definition
A move, tactic, trick, or strategy.
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How it's used
Originally derived from martial arts, this term refers to specific techniques or sequences of movements used in combat. In daily life, it is metaphorically applied to any clever strategy, trick, or scheme used to achieve a goal or outsmart someone. It often carries a slightly playful or cynical undertone when describing someone's manipulative behavior.
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What other moves do you have to beat him?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 招牌, which refers to a shop sign or a signature product. While 招數 implies a calculated move or trick, 招牌 is strictly about branding or reputation.
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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.
