wan4 seoi2 mo2 jyu4渾水摸魚浑水摸鱼
Jyutpingwan4 seoi2 mo2 jyu4
Yalewàhn séui mó yùh
Definition
To fish in troubled waters; to take advantage of a crisis or chaotic situation for personal gain.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
