hong6 zong1 mou5 gim3 ，zi3 zoi6 pui3 gung1項莊舞劍，志在沛公项庄舞剑，志在沛公
Jyutpinghong6 zong1 mou5 gim3 ，zi3 zoi6 pui3 gung1
Yalehongh jōng móuh gim ，zi joih pui gūng
Definition
see 項莊舞劍，意在沛公|项庄舞剑，意在沛公[Xiang4 Zhuang1 wu3 jian4 , yi4 zai4 Pei4 gong1]
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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