hek3 bat1 liu5 dau1 zoek6 zau2吃不了兜著走吃不了兜着走
Jyutpinghek3 bat1 liu5 dau1 zoek6 zau2
Yalehek bāt líuh dāu jeukh jáu
Definition
lit. if you can't eat it all, you'll have to take it home (idiom)
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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