bing1 dung3 saam1 cek3 ，fei1 jat1 jat6 zi1 hon4冰凍三尺，非一日之寒冰冻三尺，非一日之寒
Jyutpingbing1 dung3 saam1 cek3 ，fei1 jat1 jat6 zi1 hon4
Yalebīng dung sām chek ，fēi yāt yath jī hònh
Definition
three feet of ice does not form in a single day (idiom); Rome wasn't built in a day
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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