cyun3 gam1 naan4 maai5 cyun3 gwong1 jam1寸金難買寸光陰寸金难买寸光阴
Jyutpingcyun3 gam1 naan4 maai5 cyun3 gwong1 jam1
Yalechyun gām nành máih chyun gwōng yām
Definition
An ounce of gold can't buy you an interval of time (idiom); Money can't buy you time.
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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