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adj
extremely skilled; talented.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Singapore, not-comparable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Hokkien 在 (chāi, “steady”); likely a shortening of Hokkien 在穩 /在稳 (chāi-ún, “experienced and composed; safe; reliable; trustworthy”), in the sense of a person being solid, experienced, and collected under pressure.
