bun1 hei2 sek6 tau4 zaap3 zi6 gei2 dik1 goek3搬起石頭砸自己的腳搬起石头砸自己的脚
Jyutpingbun1 hei2 sek6 tau4 zaap3 zi6 gei2 dik1 goek3
Yalebūn héi sekh tàuh jap jih géi dīk geuk
Definition
to crush one's own foot while trying to maneuver a rock (to a cliff edge, to drop on one's enemy) (idiom)
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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