saam1 jin4 loeng5 geoi3三言兩句三言两句
Jyutpingsaam1 jin4 loeng5 geoi3
Yalesām yình léungh geui
Definition
In a few words (idiom); expressed succinctly
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- 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.
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
