heoi3 gaai1 si5 maai5 jau5 gaa3 gong2 aa3去街市買餸有價講呀去街市買餸有价讲呀
Jyutpingheoi3 gaai1 si5 maai5 jau5 gaa3 gong2 aa3
Yaleheui gāi síh máih yáuh ga góng a
Definition
so you think you are haggling for vegetables at a market is it? (said in a manner to express that one going to stand firm and not going to accept any lower price offer) [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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