fung1 seoi2 lou2 ak1 nei5 sap6 nin4 baat3 nin4 ，m4 ak1 dak1 jat1 sai3風水佬呃你十年八年，唔呃得一世风水佬呃你十年八年，唔呃得一世
Jyutpingfung1 seoi2 lou2 ak1 nei5 sap6 nin4 baat3 nin4 ，m4 ak1 dak1 jat1 sai3
Yalefūng séui lóu āk néih saph nình bat nình ，m āk dāk yāt sai
Definition
literally: 'a Fung Shui master can fool you for only eight to ten years, but not for a whole life'; time will tell; you will realise with time that I am telling you the truth; time will witness the truth; would I lie to you?
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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