dak1 jiu4 jan4 cyu3 ce2 jiu4 jan4得饒人處且饒人得饶人处且饶人
Jyutpingdak1 jiu4 jan4 cyu3 ce2 jiu4 jan4
Yaledāk yìuh yành chyu ché yìuh yành
Definition
where it is possible to let people off, one should spare them (idiom); anyone can make mistakes, forgive them when possible
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
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