sit3 ngau1 ze2 zyu1 ，sit3 gwok3 ze2 hau4竊鉤者誅，竊國者侯窃钩者诛，窃国者侯
Jyutpingsit3 ngau1 ze2 zyu1 ，sit3 gwok3 ze2 hau4
Yalesit ngāu jé jyū ，sit gwok jé hàuh
Definition
steal a hook and they hang you, steal the whole country and they make you a prince (idiom, from Daoist classic Zhuangzi 莊子|庄子[Zhuang1 zi3])
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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