si1 lai5詩禮诗礼
Jyutpingsi1 lai5
Yalesī láih
Definition
the classics a Confucian scholar must read (such as The Book of Songs 詩經|诗经[Shi1 jing1] and The Book of Rites 禮記|礼记[Li3 ji4])
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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