zi2 dung1 gwaa1 waa6 wu4 lou2指冬瓜話葫蘆指冬瓜话葫芦
Jyutpingzi2 dung1 gwaa1 waa6 wu4 lou2
Yalejí dūng gwā wah wùh lóu
Definition
verb; literally: pointing at the winter melon but talk about gourd. It means abuse a person by ostensibly pointing to someone else
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- 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.
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