gaang1 dong1 man6 nou4 ，zik1 dong1 fong2 pei5耕當問奴，織當訪婢耕当问奴，织当访婢
Jyutpinggaang1 dong1 man6 nou4 ，zik1 dong1 fong2 pei5
Yalegāng dōng manh nòuh ，zīk dōng fóng péih
Definition
if it's plowing ask the laborer, if it's weaving ask the maid (idiom); when managing a matter, consult the appropriate specialist
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- 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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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
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