cau2 fu5 zung1 seoi1 gin3 gaa1 jung1醜婦終須見家翁丑妇终须见家翁
Jyutpingcau2 fu5 zung1 seoi1 gin3 gaa1 jung1
Yalecháu fúh jūng sēui gin gā yūng
Definition
(literally: an ugly woman will have to meet her husband's father anyhow); to have to do something anyhow; to have to come to terms and face the unavoidable scrutiny of others on one's shortcomings and faults eventually
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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