loeng5 fu2 soeng1 zang1 ，bit1 jau5 jat1 soeng1兩虎相爭，必有一傷两虎相争，必有一伤
Jyutpingloeng5 fu2 soeng1 zang1 ，bit1 jau5 jat1 soeng1
Yaleléungh fú sēung jāng ，bīt yáuh yāt sēung
Definition
lit. if two tigers fight, one will get injured (idiom)
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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