cung1 ming4 jat1 sai3 ，wu4 tou4 jat1 si4聰明一世，糊塗一時聪明一世，糊涂一时
Jyutpingcung1 ming4 jat1 sai3 ，wu4 tou4 jat1 si4
Yalechūng mìngh yāt sai ，wùh tòuh yāt sìh
Definition
(idiom) even the wisest can have a momentary lapse in judgment; every man has a fool in his sleeve
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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