gon1乾
Jyutpinggon1
Yalegōn
Definition
1. dry 2. clean 3. in vain 4. dried food 5. foster 6. adoptive 7. to ignore 8. exhausted 9. to empty 10. cleaned out 11. cash gift 12. adopted 13. in vain 14. without tears 15. without fluid 16. only (with nothing else) 17. to scold 18. helplessly 19. (adjective) dull and dreary (because not in a relationship and single for a long time)
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- 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.
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