zi1 gei2 zi1 bei2 ，baak3 zin3 bat1 toi5知己知彼，百戰不殆知己知彼，百战不殆
Jyutpingzi1 gei2 zi1 bei2 ，baak3 zin3 bat1 toi5
Yalejī géi jī béi ，bak jin bāt tóih
Definition
know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated (idiom, from Sunzi's "The Art of War" 孫子兵法|孙子兵法[Sun1 zi3 Bing1 fa3])
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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