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tin1 ho4天河

Jyutpingtin1 ho4
Yaletīn hòh

Definition

Milky Way

Tone guide

T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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偷天換日偷天换日
to engage in fraudulent activities (idiom); to hoodwink people
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攤兒摊儿
erhua variant of 攤|摊[tan1]
tiu3 fui1
跳灰
Jumping Ash, a Hong Kong movie in 1976
tang4 sek3
疼錫疼锡
pamper with love
tung2 lau4 zi2
捅樓子捅楼子
variant of 捅婁子|捅娄子[tong3 lou2 zi5]
tin1 jam1 jam1
天陰陰天阴阴
the sky is dark and cloudy
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Grammar guides

  • QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
  • 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.
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