fan1 fan2 fan3 fan4 fan5 fan6 fat1 faat3 fat6分粉訓墳憤份忽發佛分粉训坟愤份忽发佛
Jyutpingfan1 fan2 fan3 fan4 fan5 fan6 fat1 faat3 fat6
Yalefān fán fan fành fánh fanh fāt fat fath
Definition
a phrase that demonstrate similar syllables pronounced with the first tone to the ninth tone respectively in Cantonese
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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