toi4 soeng6 jat1 fan1 zung1 ，toi4 haa6 sap6 nin4 gung1臺上一分鐘，臺下十年功台上一分钟，台下十年功
Jyutpingtoi4 soeng6 jat1 fan1 zung1 ，toi4 haa6 sap6 nin4 gung1
Yaletòih seungh yāt fān jūng ，tòih hah saph nình gūng
Definition
ten years of practice for one minute on the stage (idiom)
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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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