soeng5 tin1 mou4 lou6 ，jap6 dei6 mou4 mun4上天無路，入地無門上天无路，入地无门
Jyutpingsoeng5 tin1 mou4 lou6 ，jap6 dei6 mou4 mun4
Yaleséungh tīn mòuh louh ，japh deih mòuh mùnh
Definition
lit. there is no road to the sky, nor door into the earth (idiom); to be trapped in a hopeless situation
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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