saam1 go3 cau3 pei4 zoeng6 ，hap6 sing4 jat1 go3 zyu1 got3 loeng6三個臭皮匠，合成一個諸葛亮三个臭皮匠，合成一个诸葛亮
Jyutpingsaam1 go3 cau3 pei4 zoeng6 ，hap6 sing4 jat1 go3 zyu1 got3 loeng6
Yalesām go chau pèih jeungh ，haph sìngh yāt go jyū got leungh
Definition
lit. three ignorant cobblers add up to a genius (idiom); fig. collective wisdom
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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