lou5 syu2 to1 muk6 hin1 , daai6 tau4 zoi6 hau6 tau4老鼠拖木鍁，大頭在後頭老鼠拖木锨，大头在后头
Jyutpinglou5 syu2 to1 muk6 hin1 , daai6 tau4 zoi6 hau6 tau4
Yalelóuh syú tō mukh hīn , daih tàuh joih hauh tàuh
Definition
when the mice drag a shovel, the biggest thing comes second; the cockroach principle
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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