bak1 ging1 kat1北京咳
Jyutpingbak1 ging1 kat1
Yalebāk gīng kāt
Definition
"Beijing cough", respiratory problems caused by dry and polluted Beijing air, typically experienced by non-acclimated foreigners who would otherwise have no such problems
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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