kam4 caak6 sin1 kam4 wong4擒賊先擒王擒贼先擒王
Jyutpingkam4 caak6 sin1 kam4 wong4
Yalekàmh chakh sīn kàmh wòngh
Definition
in war one must first catch the leader of the enemy to win, this is a metaphor to say that one must grasp the key crux before embarking on something
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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