gwan1 zi2 bou3 sau4 ，sap6 nin4 bat1 maan5君子報仇，十年不晚君子报仇，十年不晚
Jyutpinggwan1 zi2 bou3 sau4 ，sap6 nin4 bat1 maan5
Yalegwān jí bou sàuh ，saph nình bāt mánh
Definition
lit. for a nobleman to take revenge, ten years is not too long (idiom)
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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