sing1 ji4 dau2 zyun2星移斗轉星移斗转
Jyutpingsing1 ji4 dau2 zyun2
Yalesīng yìh dáu jyún
Definition
lit. the Big Dipper 北斗星[Bei3 dou3 xing1] has turned and the stars have moved; also written 斗轉星移|斗转星移[Dou3 zhuan3 xing1 yi2]
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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