jat1 jat6 wai4 si1 ，zung1 san1 wai4 fu6一日為師，終身為父一日为师，终身为父
Jyutpingjat1 jat6 wai4 si1 ，zung1 san1 wai4 fu6
Yaleyāt yath wàih sī ，zūng sān wàih fuh
Definition
(idiom) teacher for one day, father forever; students should have deep respect and lifelong gratitude for their teachers
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- 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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