coeng4 waa6 dyun2 syut3長話短說长话短说
Jyutpingcoeng4 waa6 dyun2 syut3
Yalechèuhng wah dyún syut
Definition
To make a long story short; to keep it brief.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
