saam1 tin1 daa2 jyu4 ，loeng5 tin1 saai3 mong5三天打魚，兩天曬網三天打鱼，两天晒网
Jyutpingsaam1 tin1 daa2 jyu4 ，loeng5 tin1 saai3 mong5
Yalesām tīn dá yyùh ，léungh tīn sai móngh
Definition
lit. to fish for three days and sun-dry the nets for two days (proverb); to do sth by fits and starts
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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