cin1 lei5 daap3 coeng4 paang4 ，mut6 jau5 bat1 saan3 dik1 jin3 zik6千里搭長棚，沒有不散的宴席千里搭长棚，没有不散的宴席
Jyutpingcin1 lei5 daap3 coeng4 paang4 ，mut6 jau5 bat1 saan3 dik1 jin3 zik6
Yalechīn léih dap chèungh pàngh ，muth yáuh bāt san dīk yin jikh
Definition
even if you build a thousand-league awning for it, every banquet must come to an end (idiom)
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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