jat1 cyun3 gwong1 jam1 jat1 cyun3 gam1 ，cyun3 gam1 naan4 maai5 cyun3 gwong1 jam1一寸光陰一寸金，寸金難買寸光陰一寸光阴一寸金，寸金难买寸光阴
Jyutpingjat1 cyun3 gwong1 jam1 jat1 cyun3 gam1 ，cyun3 gam1 naan4 maai5 cyun3 gwong1 jam1
Yaleyāt chyun gwōng yām yāt chyun gām ，cyun gām nành máih chyun gwōng yām
Definition
lit. an interval of time is worth an ounce of gold, money cannot buy you time (saying)
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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