bat1 hin2 saan1 bat1 lou6 seoi2不顯山不露水不显山不露水
Jyutpingbat1 hin2 saan1 bat1 lou6 seoi2
Yalebāt hín sān bāt louh séui
Definition
lit. to not show the mountain and to not reveal the water (idiom); fig. to hide the key facts
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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