ngau4 sau1 maa5 but6牛溲馬勃牛溲马勃
Jyutpingngau4 sau1 maa5 but6
Yalengàuh sāu máh buth
Definition
Cow's piss, horse's ulcer (idiom); worthless nonsense
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
