bat1 ji5 kwai1 geoi2 ，bat1 nang4 sing4 fong1 jyun4不以規矩，不能成方圓不以规矩，不能成方圆
Jyutpingbat1 ji5 kwai1 geoi2 ，bat1 nang4 sing4 fong1 jyun4
Yalebāt yíh kwāi géui ，bāt nàngh sìngh fōng yyùnh
Definition
without rules, nothing can be done (idiom, from Mencius); one must follow some rules
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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