nei5 jau5 zoeng1 loeng4 gai3 ，ngo5 jau5 gwo3 coeng4 tai1你有張良計，我有過牆梯你有张良计，我有过墙梯
Jyutpingnei5 jau5 zoeng1 loeng4 gai3 ，ngo5 jau5 gwo3 coeng4 tai1
Yalenéih yáuh jēung lèuhng gai ，ngóh yáuh gwo chèuhng tāi
Definition
For every clever strategy or challenge someone has, there is an equally effective countermeasure.
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How it's used
This proverb highlights a competitive dynamic where one person's attempt to gain an advantage is met with a clever countermeasure. It is often used in situations involving negotiation, office politics, or playful banter between rivals. The tone is usually defiant or confident, emphasizing that the speaker is not easily outsmarted.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
