ning4 wai4 gai1 tau4, bat1 wai4 fung6 mei5寧為雞頭，不為鳳尾宁为鸡头，不为凤尾
Jyutpingning4 wai4 gai1 tau4, bat1 wai4 fung6 mei5
Yalenìngh wàih gāi tau4, bāt wàih fungh méih
Definition
see 寧做雞頭，不做鳳尾|宁做鸡头，不做凤尾[ning4 zuo4 ji1 tou2 , bu4 zuo4 feng4 wei3]
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- 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.
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