tan1 seng1 jan2 hei3吞聲忍氣吞声忍气
Jyutpingtan1 seng1 jan2 hei3
Yaletān sēng yán hei
Definition
To swallow one's anger; to submit to humiliation without protesting.
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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.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
