ming4 coeng1 ji6 do2 ，am3 zin3 naan4 fong4明槍易躲，暗箭難防明枪易躲，暗箭难防
Jyutpingming4 coeng1 ji6 do2 ，am3 zin3 naan4 fong4
Yalemìngh chēung yih dó ，am jin nành fòngh
Definition
lit. easy to dodge the spear in the open, hard to avoid a stab in the dark (idiom); it is hard to guard against secret conspiracies
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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