laap6 zuk1 bat1 dim2 bat1 loeng6蠟燭不點不亮蜡烛不点不亮
Jyutpinglaap6 zuk1 bat1 dim2 bat1 loeng6
Yalelaph jūk bāt dím bāt leungh
Definition
some people have to be pushed for them to take action
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
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