hou2 maa5 bat1 hek3 wui4 tau4 cou2好馬不吃回頭草好马不吃回头草
Jyutpinghou2 maa5 bat1 hek3 wui4 tau4 cou2
Yalehóu máh bāt hek wùih tàuh chóu
Definition
lit. a good horse doesn't turn around and graze the same patch again (idiom); leave the past behind
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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