saam1 gaang1 kung4 ng5 gaang1 fu3三更窮五更富三更穷五更富
Jyutpingsaam1 gaang1 kung4 ng5 gaang1 fu3
Yalesām gāng kùngh ng gāng fu
Definition
lit. poor at 3 o'clock and rich by 5, meaning one who has no financial planning, and spending all of what one's earn quickly
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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