dak1 dou6 do1 zo6 ，sat1 dou6 gwaa2 zo6得道多助，失道寡助
Jyutpingdak1 dou6 do1 zo6 ，sat1 dou6 gwaa2 zo6
Yaledāk douh dō joh ，sāt douh gwá joh
Definition
A just cause attracts much support, an unjust one finds little (idiom, from Mencius)
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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