bei6 kei4 jeoi6 hei3 ，gik1 kei4 do6 gwai1避其銳氣，擊其惰歸避其锐气，击其惰归
Jyutpingbei6 kei4 jeoi6 hei3 ，gik1 kei4 do6 gwai1
Yalebeih kèih yeuih hei ，gīk kèih doh gwāi
Definition
avoid the enemy when he is fresh and strike him when he is tired and withdraws (idiom)
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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