soeng1 sing4 gei3雙城記双城记
Jyutpingsoeng1 sing4 gei3
Yalesēung sìngh gei
Definition
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens 查爾斯·狄更斯|查尔斯·狄更斯[Cha2 er3 si1 · Di2 geng1 si1]
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.
Learn more on the YumCha blog
Search the dictionary
Dictionary data from CC-Canto and CC-CEDICT, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.