hoi1 maai4 zeng2 bei2 jan4 sik6 seoi2開埋井俾人食水开埋井俾人食水
Jyutpinghoi1 maai4 zeng2 bei2 jan4 sik6 seoi2
Yalehōi màih jéng béi yành sikh séui
Definition
to work so hard for something (especially something that one has initiated from scratch) only for someone else to take the credit
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- 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.
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