o1 si2 m4 ceot1 laai6 dei6 ngaang6, o1 niu6 m4 ceot1 laai6 fung1 maang5痾屎唔出賴地硬，痾尿唔出賴風猛疴屎唔出赖地硬，疴尿唔出赖风猛
Jyutpingo1 si2 m4 ceot1 laai6 dei6 ngaang6, o1 niu6 m4 ceot1 laai6 fung1 maang5
Yaleō sí m chēut laih deih ngang6, ō niuh m chēut laih fūng mángh
Definition
to make excuses and deny one's responsibility; a bad workman blames his tools [colloquial]
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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