gaa1 cau2 bat1 ceot1 ngoi6 cyun4家醜不出外傳家丑不出外传
Jyutpinggaa1 cau2 bat1 ceot1 ngoi6 cyun4
Yalegā cháu bāt chēut ngoih chyùnh
Definition
do not release the dirty secrets or bad things about the family to the public
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- 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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