zau2 bat1 zeoi3 jan4 jan4 zi6 zeoi3 ，sik1 bat1 mai4 jan4 jan4 zi6 mai4酒不醉人人自醉，色不迷人人自迷
Jyutpingzau2 bat1 zeoi3 jan4 jan4 zi6 zeoi3 ，sik1 bat1 mai4 jan4 jan4 zi6 mai4
Yalejáu bāt jeui yành yành jih jeui ，sīk bāt màih yành yành jih màih
Definition
wine doesn't make men drunk: men get themselves intoxicated. Lust does not overpower men: men surrender themselves to lust
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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