bin1 jau5 gam3 daai6 zek3 gap3 naa2 ceoi4 gaai1 tiu3邊有咁大隻蛤乸隨街跳边有咁大只蛤乸随街跳
Jyutpingbin1 jau5 gam3 daai6 zek3 gap3 naa2 ceoi4 gaai1 tiu3
Yalebīn yáuh gam daih jek gap ná chèuih gāi tiu
Definition
(literally: where would there be such a big toad hopping around the street?); a rhetorical question suggesting that a deal is too good to be true
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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