syun4 tau4 geng1 gwai2, syun4 mei5 geng1 caak6船頭驚鬼，船尾驚賊船头惊鬼，船尾惊贼
Jyutpingsyun4 tau4 geng1 gwai2, syun4 mei5 geng1 caak6
Yalesyùnh tàuh gēng gwai2, syùnh méih gēng chakh
Definition
to be too cowardly to make a firm decision [colloquial]
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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