wong4 tin1 bat1 fu6 fu2 sam1 jan4皇天不負苦心人皇天不负苦心人
Jyutpingwong4 tin1 bat1 fu6 fu2 sam1 jan4
Yalewòngh tīn bāt fuh fú sām yành
Definition
Heaven will not disappoint the person who tries (idiom). If you try hard, you're bound to succeed eventually.
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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