daai6 si6 faa3 siu2 ，siu2 si6 faa3 liu5大事化小，小事化了
Jyutpingdaai6 si6 faa3 siu2 ，siu2 si6 faa3 liu5
Yaledaih sih fa síu ，síu sih fa líuh
Definition
to turn big problems into small ones, and small problems into no problems at all (idiom)
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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