haang4 hoi1行開行开
Jyutpinghaang4 hoi1
Yalehàngh hōi
Definition
(imperative ; piss off! telling someone to piss off as they have annoyed you; (phrasal verb) to walk away; to steer out of the way; to step out of the way; to go away for a short period; to go off for a moment, usually to go and do something else or to leave someone (or a scene ; circumstance) temporarily, with an intention to come back
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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