maau5 daan1 seoi1 hou2 ，cyun4 pang4 luk6 jip6 fu4 ci4牡丹雖好，全憑綠葉扶持牡丹虽好，全凭绿叶扶持
Jyutpingmaau5 daan1 seoi1 hou2 ，cyun4 pang4 luk6 jip6 fu4 ci4
Yalemáuh dān sēui hóu ，cyùnh pàngh lukh yiph fùh chìh
Definition
Although the peony is beautiful, it depends entirely on help from the green leaves (idiom). However brilliant you may be, you can't do anything without support from others.
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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