faan6 hau6 baak3 bou6 zau2 ，wut6 dou3 gau2 sap6 gau2飯後百步走，活到九十九饭后百步走，活到九十九
Jyutpingfaan6 hau6 baak3 bou6 zau2 ，wut6 dou3 gau2 sap6 gau2
Yalefanh hauh bak bouh jáu ，wuth dou gáu saph gáu
Definition
walk a hundred steps after each meal and you will live a long life (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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