tai2 sung3 sik6 faan6, tai2 zuk1 naam4 mo4睇餸食飯，睇燭喃嘸睇餸食饭，睇烛喃呒
Jyutpingtai2 sung3 sik6 faan6, tai2 zuk1 naam4 mo4
Yaletái sung sikh fan6, tái jūk nàmh mòh
Definition
describes when one is required to be aware of the current situation and react in a careful manner; to live within one's means; to act according to circumstances; to adapt oneself to circumstances [colloquial]
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- 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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