soeng1 sai1 tou2 gaa1 zuk6 miu4 zuk6 zi6 zi6 zau1湘西土家族苗族自治州
Jyutpingsoeng1 sai1 tou2 gaa1 zuk6 miu4 zuk6 zi6 zi6 zau1
Yalesēung sāi tóu gā jukh mìuh jukh jih jih jāu
Definition
Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, in Hunan Province 湖南省[Hu2 nan2 Sheng3]
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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