zoeng6 ji6 wo4 soeng2 ，mo2 bat1 zoek6 tau4 nou5丈二和尚，摸不著頭腦丈二和尚，摸不着头脑
Jyutpingzoeng6 ji6 wo4 soeng2 ，mo2 bat1 zoek6 tau4 nou5
Yalejeungh yih wòh séung ，mó bāt jeukh tàuh nóuh
Definition
lit. like a three-meter high monk, you can't rub his head (idiom)
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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