zung3 gwaa1 dak1 gwaa1 ，zung3 dau2 dak1 dau2種瓜得瓜，種豆得豆种瓜得瓜，种豆得豆
Jyutpingzung3 gwaa1 dak1 gwaa1 ，zung3 dau2 dak1 dau2
Yalejung gwā dāk gwā ，zung dáu dāk dáu
Definition
You reap what you sow; you get what you work for.
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How it's used
This proverb serves as a moral reminder that actions have inevitable consequences. It is frequently used in serious conversations to warn someone that their current negative situation is a direct result of their own past behavior. Unlike some idioms that are purely literary, this is commonly cited in daily life to provide grounded advice.
Examples
You always lie to people; you reap what you sow.
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Grammar guides
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