jat1 sau2 gaau1 cin2 ，jat1 sau2 gaau1 fo3一手交錢，一手交貨一手交钱，一手交货
Jyutpingjat1 sau2 gaau1 cin2 ，jat1 sau2 gaau1 fo3
Yaleyāt sáu gāu chín ，jāt sáu gāu fo
Definition
lit. one hand exchanges the cash, the other the goods (idiom); simple and direct transaction
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- 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.
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