hing1 dai6 jik1 jyu1 coeng4 ，ngoi6 jyu6 kei4 mou5兄弟鬩於墻，外禦其侮兄弟阋于墙，外御其侮
Jyutpinghing1 dai6 jik1 jyu1 coeng4 ，ngoi6 jyu6 kei4 mou5
Yalehīng daih yīk yyū chèungh ，ngoih yyuh kèih móuh
Definition
internal disunity dissolves at the threat of an invasion from outside (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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