faa3 gwat1 lung4化骨龍化骨龙
Jyutpingfaa3 gwat1 lung4
Yalefa gwāt lùngh
Definition
(slang) dependent child or elderly person, most commonly used to refer to children that have been raised by parents who have expended a lot of blood, sweat and tears (originally a mythical fish that would cause one to vanish when eaten)
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.
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