jan4 wai6 coi4 sei2 ，niu5 wai6 sik6 mong4人為財死，鳥為食亡人为财死，鸟为食亡
Jyutpingjan4 wai6 coi4 sei2 ，niu5 wai6 sik6 mong4
Yaleyành waih chòih séi ，níuh waih sikh mòngh
Definition
lit. human beings will die for riches, just as birds will for food (idiom)
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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