taai3 seoi3 tau4 soeng6 dung6 tou2太歲頭上動土太岁头上动土
Jyutpingtaai3 seoi3 tau4 soeng6 dung6 tou2
Yaletai seui tàuh seungh dungh tóu
Definition
"to make trouble by daring to leap on an earth god's head"; to provoke somebody far superior in power; Metaphor: to offend those of greater power.
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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