bing1 taan3 bat1 jin4 ，laang5 jit6 zi6 ming4冰炭不言，冷熱自明冰炭不言，冷热自明
Jyutpingbing1 taan3 bat1 jin4 ，laang5 jit6 zi6 ming4
Yalebīng tan bāt yình ，lángh yith jih mìngh
Definition
ice or coals, whether hot or cold goes without saying (idiom); fig. sincerity is not expressed in words
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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