paau2 liu5 wo4 soeng2 ，paau2 bat1 liu5 zi6跑了和尚，跑不了寺
Jyutpingpaau2 liu5 wo4 soeng2 ，paau2 bat1 liu5 zi6
Yalepáu líuh wòh séung ，páu bāt líuh jih
Definition
the monk can run away, but the temple won't run with him (idiom); I'll get you sooner or later
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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