sam1 gap1 hek3 bat1 liu5 jit6 dau6 fu6心急吃不了熱豆腐心急吃不了热豆腐
Jyutpingsam1 gap1 hek3 bat1 liu5 jit6 dau6 fu6
Yalesām gāp hek bāt líuh yith dauh fuh
Definition
hasty men don't get to eat hot tofu (idiom); haste will ruin everything
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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