saam1 tin1 bat1 daa2 ，soeng6 fong4 kit3 ngaa5三天不打，上房揭瓦
Jyutpingsaam1 tin1 bat1 daa2 ，soeng6 fong4 kit3 ngaa5
Yalesām tīn bāt dá ，seungh fòngh kit ngáh
Definition
three days without a beating, and a child will scale the roof to rip the tiles (idiom)
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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