daai6 cyu3 zoek6 ngaan5 ，siu2 cyu3 zoek6 sau2大處著眼，小處著手大处着眼，小处着手
Jyutpingdaai6 cyu3 zoek6 ngaan5 ，siu2 cyu3 zoek6 sau2
Yaledaih chyu jeukh ngánh ，síu chyu jeukh sáu
Definition
think of the big picture, start with the little things (idiom)
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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