cing1 ceot1 jyu1 laam4 ji4 sing3 jyu1 laam4青出於藍而勝於藍青出于蓝而胜于蓝
Jyutpingcing1 ceot1 jyu1 laam4 ji4 sing3 jyu1 laam4
Yalechīng chēut yyū làmh yìh sing yyū làmh
Definition
lit. the color blue is made out of indigo but is more vivid than indigo (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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