beng6 gan1病根
Jyutpingbeng6 gan1
Yalebehng gān
Definition
An incompletely cured illness, or the root cause of trouble.
- an incompletely cured illness; the origin of a disease
- figurativethe root cause of a problem or trouble
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
