gap1 ging1 fung1 jyu6 zoek6 maan6 long4 zung1急驚風遇着慢郎中急惊风遇着慢郎中
Jyutpinggap1 ging1 fung1 jyu6 zoek6 maan6 long4 zung1
Yalegāp gīng fūng yyuh jeukh manh lòngh jūng
Definition
during very important and urgent moments, when you need to get something done as soon as possible, you happen to meet people who work very slowly, and because of their inefficiency, you miss the timing
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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