faa1 jau5 cung5 hoi1 jat6, jan4 mou4 zoi3 siu3 nin4花有重開日，人無再少年花有重开日，人无再少年
Jyutpingfaa1 jau5 cung5 hoi1 jat6, jan4 mou4 zoi3 siu3 nin4
Yalefā yáuh chúngh hōi yat6, yành mòuh joi siu nình
Definition
a flower may blossom again, but a person cannot get young again (proverb)
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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