lau5 am3 faa1 ming4 jau6 jat1 cyun1柳暗花明又一村
Jyutpinglau5 am3 faa1 ming4 jau6 jat1 cyun1
Yaleláuh am fā mìngh yauh yāt chyūn
Definition
there is always light at the end of the tunnel; the darkest hour is that before the dawn; every cloud has a silver lining; there is always other way out [written and colloquial]
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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