sing4 jaa5 siu1 ho4 ，baai6 jaa5 siu1 ho4成也蕭何，敗也蕭何成也萧何，败也萧何
Jyutpingsing4 jaa5 siu1 ho4 ，baai6 jaa5 siu1 ho4
Yalesìngh yáh sīu hòh ，baih yáh sīu hòh
Definition
lit. raised up by Xiao He, cast down by Xiao He (idiom), alluding to Han Xin 韓信|韩信[Han2 Xin4] being made Grand General 大將軍|大将军[da4 jiang1 jun1]
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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