sik6 bat1 jim3 zing1 ，kui2 bat1 jim3 sai3食不厭精，膾不厭細食不厌精，脍不厌细
Jyutpingsik6 bat1 jim3 zing1 ，kui2 bat1 jim3 sai3
Yalesikh bāt yim jīng ，kúi bāt yim sai
Definition
lit. to eat but finely ground grain and finely chopped meat (idiom, from Analects)
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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