tin1 mong5 fui1 fui1 ，so1 ji4 bat1 sat1天網恢恢，疏而不失天网恢恢，疏而不失
Jyutpingtin1 mong5 fui1 fui1 ，so1 ji4 bat1 sat1
Yaletīn móngh fūi fūi ，sō yìh bāt sāt
Definition
lit. heaven's net has wide meshes, but nothing escapes it (idiom, from Laozi 73); you can't run from the long arm of the law
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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