jat1 do2 sin1 faa1 caap3 zoi6 ngau4 fan3 soeng5一朵鮮花插在牛糞上一朵鲜花插在牛粪上
Jyutpingjat1 do2 sin1 faa1 caap3 zoi6 ngau4 fan3 soeng5
Yaleyāt dó sīn fā chap joih ngàuh fan séungh
Definition
lit. a fresh flower planted on a cow dung, meaning a relationship where the woman has great qualities, where the man has not, or much inferior (especially use in looks)
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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