cin1 lei5 sung3 ngo4 mou4 ，mat6 hing1 cing4 ji3 zung6千里送鵝毛，物輕情意重千里送鹅毛，物轻情意重
Jyutpingcin1 lei5 sung3 ngo4 mou4 ，mat6 hing1 cing4 ji3 zung6
Yalechīn léih sung ngòh mòuh ，math hīng chìngh yi jungh
Definition
Even though the gift itself costs little, but the meaning of it is what really matters
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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