bat1 gam2 jyut6 leoi4 ci4 jat1 bou6不敢越雷池一步
Jyutpingbat1 gam2 jyut6 leoi4 ci4 jat1 bou6
Yalebāt gám yyuth lèuih chìh yāt bouh
Definition
dare not go one step beyond the prescribed limit
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
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