cong1 hoi2 jat1 suk1滄海一粟沧海一粟
Jyutpingcong1 hoi2 jat1 suk1
Yalechōng hói yāt sūk
Definition
A drop in the ocean; a grain of millet in the vast sea, representing something extremely tiny or insignificant.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
