fu2 hoi2 mou4 bin1 ，wui4 tau4 si6 ngon6苦海無邊，回頭是岸苦海无边，回头是岸
Jyutpingfu2 hoi2 mou4 bin1 ，wui4 tau4 si6 ngon6
Yalefú hói mòuh bīn ，wùih tàuh sih ngonh
Definition
The sea of bitterness has no bounds, turn your head to see the shore (idiom). Only Buddhist enlightenment can allow one to shed off the abyss of worldly suffering.
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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