gok3 jan4 zi6 sou3 mun4 cin4 syut3 ，mok6 gun2 taa1 gaa1 ngaa5 soeng6 soeng1各人自掃門前雪，莫管他家瓦上霜各人自扫门前雪，莫管他家瓦上霜
Jyutpinggok3 jan4 zi6 sou3 mun4 cin4 syut3 ，mok6 gun2 taa1 gaa1 ngaa5 soeng6 soeng1
Yalegok yành jih sou mùnh chình syut ，mokh gún tā gā ngáh seungh sēung
Definition
sweep the snow from your own door step, don't worry about the frost on your neighbor's roof (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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