bat1 haau3 jau5 saam1 ，mou4 hau6 wai4 daai6不孝有三，無後為大不孝有三，无后为大
Jyutpingbat1 haau3 jau5 saam1 ，mou4 hau6 wai4 daai6
Yalebāt hau yáuh sām ，mòuh hauh wàih daih
Definition
there are three ways to be unfilial; having no sons is the worst (from Mencius 孟子[Meng4 zi3])
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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