ting1 gwan1 jat1 zik6 waa6 ，sing3 duk6 sap6 nin4 syu1聽君一席話，勝讀十年書听君一席话，胜读十年书
Jyutpingting1 gwan1 jat1 zik6 waa6 ，sing3 duk6 sap6 nin4 syu1
Yaletīng gwān yāt jikh wah ，sing dukh saph nình syū
Definition
listening to the words of a wise man can be superior to studying ten years of books (proverb)
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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