ning4 wai4 juk6 seoi3 ，bat1 wai4 ngaa5 cyun4寧為玉碎，不為瓦全宁为玉碎，不为瓦全
Jyutpingning4 wai4 juk6 seoi3 ，bat1 wai4 ngaa5 cyun4
Yalenìngh wàih yukh seui ，bāt wàih ngáh chyùnh
Definition
Better broken jade than intact tile.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- 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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