bat6 miu4 zo6 zoeng2拔苗助長拔苗助长
Jyutpingbat6 miu4 zo6 zoeng2
Yalebath mìuh joh jéung

Definition

to spoil things through excessive enthusiasm (idiom)

Tone guide

T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level

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