fat1 leon4 tan1 zou2囫圇吞棗囫囵吞枣
Jyutpingfat1 leon4 tan1 zou2
Yalefāt lèuhn tān jóu
Definition
To swallow a date whole; to accept information uncritically or without understanding.
- to swallow in one gulp; to swallow a date whole
- figurativeto read or learn without understanding; to swallow uncritically
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
