syu1 dou3 jung6 si4 fong1 han6 siu2書到用時方恨少书到用时方恨少
Jyutpingsyu1 dou3 jung6 si4 fong1 han6 siu2
Yalesyū dou yungh sìh fōng hanh síu
Definition
to regret not having studied harder in the past and only realising now that you need to use that knowledge
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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