soeng6 loeng4 bat1 zing3 haa6 loeng4 waai1上梁不正下梁歪
Jyutpingsoeng6 loeng4 bat1 zing3 haa6 loeng4 waai1
Yaleseungh lèungh bāt jing hah lèungh wāi
Definition
lit. If the upper beam is not straight, the lower beam will be crooked (idiom); fig. subordinates imitate their superiors' vices
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- 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.
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