gan6 seoi2 lau4 toi4 sin1 dak1 jyut6近水樓臺先得月近水楼台先得月
Jyutpinggan6 seoi2 lau4 toi4 sin1 dak1 jyut6
Yaleganh séui làuh tòih sīn dāk yyuth
Definition
the pavilion closest to the water enjoys moonlight first (idiom)
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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