gam1 wo1 ngan4 wo1 bat1 jyu4 zi6 gei2 dik1 gau2 wo1金窩銀窩不如自己的狗窩金窝银窝不如自己的狗窝
Jyutpinggam1 wo1 ngan4 wo1 bat1 jyu4 zi6 gei2 dik1 gau2 wo1
Yalegām wō ngành wō bāt yyùh jih géi dīk gáu wō
Definition
there's no place like home (idiom)
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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