loi4 syut3 si6 fei1 ze2 ，bin6 si6 si6 fei1 jan4來說是非者，便是是非人来说是非者，便是是非人
Jyutpingloi4 syut3 si6 fei1 ze2 ，bin6 si6 si6 fei1 jan4
Yalelòih syut sih fēi jé ，binh sih sih fēi yành
Definition
The man who comes to argue about the rights and wrongs is usually the wrong-doer himself
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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