cing1 gun1 naan4 dyun3 gaa1 mou6 si6清官難斷家務事清官难断家务事
Jyutpingcing1 gun1 naan4 dyun3 gaa1 mou6 si6
Yalechīng gūn nành dyun gā mouh sih
Definition
even an honest and upright official will have difficulty resolving a family dispute (proverb)
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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