tyun5 sin3 fung1 zang1斷線風箏断线风筝
Jyutpingtyun5 sin3 fung1 zang1
Yaletyúnh sin fūng jāng
Definition
a kite that is lost after its string breaks (metaphor for sb one never hears from anymore)
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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