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sou3 mei5掃尾扫尾

Jyutpingsou3 mei5
Yalesou méih

Definition

To complete the last stage of work

Tone guide

T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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Grammar guides

  • QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
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  • 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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