hou2 lou2 paa3 laan6 lou2 laan6 lou2 paa3 put3 fu5好佬怕爛佬爛佬怕潑婦好佬怕烂佬烂佬怕泼妇
Jyutpinghou2 lou2 paa3 laan6 lou2 laan6 lou2 paa3 put3 fu5
Yalehóu lóu pa lanh lóu lanh lóu pa put fúh
Definition
Good guys are afraid of bad guys, bad guys are afraid of bad tempered women, it means someone of good quality do not argue or fight with those who are unreasonable [colloquial]
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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