joeng5 bing1 cin1 jat6 ，jung6 bing1 jat1 si4養兵千日，用兵一時养兵千日，用兵一时
Jyutpingjoeng5 bing1 cin1 jat6 ，jung6 bing1 jat1 si4
Yaleyéungh bīng chīn yath ，jungh bīng yāt sìh
Definition
lit. Train an army for a thousand days to use it for an hour. (idiom); fig. extensive preparation eventually pays off
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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