jan4 jau5 sat1 sau2, maa5 jau5 sat1 tai4人有失手，馬有失蹄人有失手，马有失蹄
Jyutpingjan4 jau5 sat1 sau2, maa5 jau5 sat1 tai4
Yaleyành yáuh sāt sau2, máh yáuh sāt tàih
Definition
lit. just as humans make mistakes, so can a horse stumble (idiom); even the best fall down sometimes
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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