naam4 paa3 jap6 co3 hong4 ，neoi5 paa3 gaa3 co3 long4男怕入錯行，女怕嫁錯郎男怕入错行，女怕嫁错郎
Jyutpingnaam4 paa3 jap6 co3 hong4 ，neoi5 paa3 gaa3 co3 long4
Yalenàmh pa yaph cho hòngh ，néuih pa ga cho lòngh
Definition
men fear getting into the wrong line of business, women fear marrying the wrong man (proverb)
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- 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.
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