m4 zou6 zung1 m4 zou6 bou2 m4 zou6 mui4 jan2 saam1 doi6 hou2唔做中唔做保唔做媒人三代好
Jyutpingm4 zou6 zung1 m4 zou6 bou2 m4 zou6 mui4 jan2 saam1 doi6 hou2
Yalem jouh jūng m jouh bóu m jouh mùih yán sām doih hóu
Definition
don't ever be a middleman, a guarantor or a matchmaker if you don't want trouble in the future; do not meddle with other people's affairs if you don't want any headaches in the future [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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