cin4 ce1 zi1 fuk1 ，hau6 ce1 zi1 gaam3前車之覆，後車之鑒前车之覆，后车之鉴
Jyutpingcin4 ce1 zi1 fuk1 ，hau6 ce1 zi1 gaam3
Yalechình chē jī fūk ，hauh chē jī gam
Definition
lit. the cart in front overturns, a warning to the following cart (idiom); fig. draw lesson from the failure of one's predecessor; once bitten twice shy
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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