bing1 maa5 mei6 dung6 ，loeng4 cou2 sin1 hang4兵馬未動，糧草先行兵马未动，粮草先行
Jyutpingbing1 maa5 mei6 dung6 ，loeng4 cou2 sin1 hang4
Yalebīng máh meih dungh ，lèungh chóu sīn hàngh
Definition
before the troops move, fodder and provisions go first (idiom); logistics comes before military maneuvers
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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