jat6 tau2 m4 hou2 gong2 jan4, je6 maan5 m4 hou2 gong2 gwai2日頭唔好講人，夜晚唔好講鬼日头唔好讲人，夜晚唔好讲鬼
Jyutpingjat6 tau2 m4 hou2 gong2 jan4, je6 maan5 m4 hou2 gong2 gwai2
Yaleyath táu m hóu góng yan4, yeh mánh m hóu góng gwái
Definition
speak of the devil [colloquial]
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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