wan6 cau4 wai4 ak1運籌帷幄运筹帷幄
Jyutpingwan6 cau4 wai4 ak1
Yalewahn chàuh wàih āk
Definition
To devise battle plans in a military tent; to coordinate strategies and plan behind the scenes.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
