bat1 si6 jat1 gaa1 jan4 bat1 zeon3 jat1 gaa1 mun4不是一家人不進一家門不是一家人不进一家门
Jyutpingbat1 si6 jat1 gaa1 jan4 bat1 zeon3 jat1 gaa1 mun4
Yalebāt sih yāt gā yành bāt jeun yāt gā mùnh
Definition
people who don't belong together, don't get to live together (idiom); people marry because they share common traits
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- 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.
- 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.
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