jat1 ziu1 bei6 se4 ngaau5 ，sap6 nin4 paa3 zeng2 sing4一朝被蛇咬，十年怕井繩一朝被蛇咬，十年怕井绳
Jyutpingjat1 ziu1 bei6 se4 ngaau5 ，sap6 nin4 paa3 zeng2 sing4
Yaleyāt jīu beih sèh ngáuh ，saph nình pa jéng sìngh
Definition
lit. once bitten by a snake, one is scared all one's life at the mere sight of a rope (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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