sau3 coi4 bat1 ceot1 mun4, cyun4 zi1 tin1 haa6 si6秀才不出門，全知天下事秀才不出门，全知天下事
Jyutpingsau3 coi4 bat1 ceot1 mun4, cyun4 zi1 tin1 haa6 si6
Yalesau chòih bāt chēut mun4, chyùnh jī tīn hah sih
Definition
a learned person need not leave his home to know what's going on in the world (idiom)
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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