tan1 hau2 seoi2 joeng5 meng6吞口水養命吞口水养命
Jyutpingtan1 hau2 seoi2 joeng5 meng6
Yaletān háu séui yéungh mengh
Definition
lit. to survive on swallowing saliva, meaning one who is extremely poor
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- 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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