dak1 haan4 sei2 m4 dak1 haan4 beng6得閒死唔得閒病得闲死唔得闲病
Jyutpingdak1 haan4 sei2 m4 dak1 haan4 beng6
Yaledāk hành séi m dāk hành bengh
Definition
lit. can free time to die, but cannot free time for sickness, meaning one who is so busy that one can afford death, but cannot afford falling sick
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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