faan6 hau6 jat1 zi1 jin1 ，coi3 gwo3 wut6 san4 sin1飯後一支煙，賽過活神仙饭后一支烟，赛过活神仙
Jyutpingfaan6 hau6 jat1 zi1 jin1 ，coi3 gwo3 wut6 san4 sin1
Yalefanh hauh yāt jī yīn ，coi gwo wuth sành sīn
Definition
have a smoke after each meal and you will surpass the immortals (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.
Learn more on the YumCha blog
Search the dictionary
Dictionary data from CC-Canto and CC-CEDICT, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.