jau5 tau4 mou4 mou5 jan4 soeng2 saang1 laat6 lei1有頭毛冇人想生鬎鬁有头毛冇人想生瘌痢
Jyutpingjau5 tau4 mou4 mou5 jan4 soeng2 saang1 laat6 lei1
Yaleyáuh tàuh mòuh móuh yành séung sāng lath lēi
Definition
to have no alternative but to be stuck with doing something a certain way
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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