beng6 loi4 jyu4 saan1 dou2 ，beng6 heoi3 jyu4 cau1 si1病來如山倒，病去如抽絲病来如山倒，病去如抽丝
Jyutpingbeng6 loi4 jyu4 saan1 dou2 ，beng6 heoi3 jyu4 cau1 si1
Yalebengh lòih yyùh sān dóu ，bengh heui yyùh chāu sī
Definition
sickness comes like a landslide, but goes slowly like spinning silk (idiom); expect to convalesce slowly
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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