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Definition
Liezi, the Daoist philosopher or the ancient Chinese text attributed to him.
- Liezi, a Daoist philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period
- Liezi, an ancient Daoist text composed of allegorical stories
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How it's used
Refers both to the historical philosopher Lie Yukou and the classic text attributed to him. When discussing the book, it is often grouped alongside the Laozi and Zhuangzi as one of the fundamental pillars of Taoist literature. The text is particularly famous for its collection of allegorical stories that are frequently cited in modern Cantonese to illustrate human folly or philosophical wisdom.
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Have you read the fables in Liezi yet?
Liezi is a very important classic work of Taoism.
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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.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
