hak1 lei6 ou3 pui3 dak6 laai1克莉奧佩特拉克莉奥佩特拉
Jyutpinghak1 lei6 ou3 pui3 dak6 laai1
Yalehāk leih ou pui dakh lāi
Definition
Cleopatra, queen of Egypt.
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.
