sau6 jan4 ji5 jyu4 bat1 jyu4 sau6 jan4 ji5 jyu4授人以魚不如授人以漁授人以鱼不如授人以渔
Jyutpingsau6 jan4 ji5 jyu4 bat1 jyu4 sau6 jan4 ji5 jyu4
Yalesauh yành yíh yyùh bāt yyùh sauh yành yíh yyùh
Definition
give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime
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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