gung1 hei2 faat3 coi4, lei6 si6 dau6 loi4恭喜發財,利市𢭃來恭喜发财,利市𢭃来
Jyutpinggung1 hei2 faat3 coi4, lei6 si6 dau6 loi4
Yalegūng héi fat choi4, leih sih dauh lòih
Definition
“Wishing you prosperity! Lucky money please!” a greeting used at Chinese New Year as a cheeky request for a red packet of lucky money [colloquial]
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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