ting1 kei4 jin4 gun1 kei4 hang6聽其言觀其行听其言观其行
Jyutpingting1 kei4 jin4 gun1 kei4 hang6
Yaletīng kèih yình gūn kèih hangh
Definition
hear what he says and observe what he does (idiom, from Analects); judge a person not by his words, but by his actions
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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