daa2 seoi2 piu1打水漂
Jyutpingdaa2 seoi2 piu1
Yaledá séui pīu
Definition
To skip stones on water; to waste money or effort without any return.
- to skip stones on water
- figurativeto waste money or effort with no return; to go down the drain
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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.
