ji5 ting1 wai4 heoi1 ，ngaan5 gin3 wai4 sat6耳聽為虛，眼見為實耳听为虚，眼见为实
Jyutpingji5 ting1 wai4 heoi1 ，ngaan5 gin3 wai4 sat6
Yaleyíh tīng wàih hēui ，ngánh gin wàih sath
Definition
(idiom) you cannot always trust what you hear, but seeing is believing
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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