sing4 si6 bat1 zuk1 ，baai6 si6 jau5 jyu4成事不足，敗事有餘成事不足，败事有余
Jyutpingsing4 si6 bat1 zuk1 ，baai6 si6 jau5 jyu4
Yalesìngh sih bāt jūk ，baih sih yáuh yyùh
Definition
unable to accomplish anything but liable to spoil everything (idiom); never make, but always mar
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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