se2 dak1 jat1 san1 gwaa2 ，gam2 baa2 wong4 dai3 laai1 haa6 maa5捨得一身剮，敢把皇帝拉下馬舍得一身剐，敢把皇帝拉下马
Jyutpingse2 dak1 jat1 san1 gwaa2 ，gam2 baa2 wong4 dai3 laai1 haa6 maa5
Yalesé dāk yāt sān gwá ，gám bá wòngh dai lāi hah máh
Definition
one who does not fear the death of thousand cuts will dare to unhorse the emperor (proverb)
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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