baak6 sau2 hei2 gaa1白手起家
Jyutpingbaak6 sau2 hei2 gaa1
Yalebaahk sáu héi gā
Definition
To start from scratch; to build up a business or fortune from nothing.
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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.
