coi3 jung1 sat1 maa5 on1 zi1 fei1 fuk1塞翁失馬安知非福塞翁失马安知非福
Jyutpingcoi3 jung1 sat1 maa5 on1 zi1 fei1 fuk1
Yalechoi yūng sāt máh ōn jī fēi fūk
Definition
the old man lost his mare, but it all turned out for the best (idiom); fig. a blessing in disguise; also written 塞翁失馬焉知非福|塞翁失马焉知非福
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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