je5 fo2 siu1 bat1 zeon6 ，ceon1 fung1 ceoi1 jau6 sang1野火燒不盡，春風吹又生野火烧不尽，春风吹又生
Jyutpingje5 fo2 siu1 bat1 zeon6 ，ceon1 fung1 ceoi1 jau6 sang1
Yaleyéh fó sīu bāt jeunh ，cēun fūng chēui yauh sāng
Definition
lit. even a prairie fire cannot destroy the grass - it grows again when the breeze blows (proverb); abbr. to 野火春風|野火春风[ye3 huo3 chun1 feng1]
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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