ngaan5 gun1 luk6 lou6 ji5 ting1 baat3 fong1眼觀六路耳聽八方眼观六路耳听八方
Jyutpingngaan5 gun1 luk6 lou6 ji5 ting1 baat3 fong1
Yalengánh gūn lukh louh yíh tīng bat fōng
Definition
lit. the eyes watch six roads and the ears listen in all directions
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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