mak6 lei5 hou6 zoek3 si6麥理浩爵士麦理浩爵士
Jyutpingmak6 lei5 hou6 zoek3 si6
Yalemakh léih houh jeuk sih
Definition
Sir Crawford Murray MacLehose, Baron MacLehose of Beoch, served as the 25th as the governor of Hong Kong from 1971 to 1982
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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