Cantonese grammar

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The whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.

Sentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.

How to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.

Cantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.

From yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.

Cantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.