zong6 sau2 san4撞手神
Jyutpingzong6 sau2 san4
Yalejohng sáu sàhn
Definition
To try one's luck; to leave things to chance or fortune.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Describes situations where the outcome is unpredictable and relies entirely on chance rather than skill or planning. It is frequently used when discussing services or products with inconsistent quality, such as street food or second hand goods.
Examples
Whether this shop is good or not really depends on your luck.
Are you trying your luck by queuing up for tickets today?
Related words
Common phrases
really have to try one's luck
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 撞邪, which refers to being possessed or having a run of extremely bad luck, as the two phrases carry very different connotations.
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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.
