nei5 zou6 co1 jat1 ngo5 zou6 sap6 ng5你做初一我做十五
Jyutpingnei5 zou6 co1 jat1 ngo5 zou6 sap6 ng5
Yalenéih jouh chō yāt ngóh jouh saph ng
Definition
an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth; one is being forced to commit evil acts because others are being evil to him
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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