jau6 jiu3 maa5 ji4 hou2 ，jau6 jiu3 maa5 ji4 bat1 hek3 cou2又要馬兒好，又要馬兒不吃草又要马儿好，又要马儿不吃草
Jyutpingjau6 jiu3 maa5 ji4 hou2 ，jau6 jiu3 maa5 ji4 bat1 hek3 cou2
Yaleyauh yiu máh yìh hóu ，jauh yiu máh yìh bāt hek chóu
Definition
see 又要馬兒跑，又要馬兒不吃草|又要马儿跑，又要马儿不吃草[you4 yao4 ma3 r5 pao3 , you4 yao4 ma3 r5 bu4 chi1 cao3]
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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