bei2 jan4 maai6 zyu1 zai2畀人賣豬仔畀人卖猪仔
Jyutpingbei2 jan4 maai6 zyu1 zai2
Yalebéi yành maih jyū jái

Definition

to be trafficked as labourers to work overseas as coolies; to be betrayed

Tone guide

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

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斑魚狗斑鱼狗
baan1 jyu4 gau2(bird species of China) pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis)
膀
bong2upper arm; shoulder
不亦樂乎不亦乐乎
bat1 jik6 lok6 fu4lit. isn't that a joy? (quote from Confucius)
白附片
baak6 fu6 pin3sliced white aconite (used in TCM)
避難所避难所
bei6 naan4 so2a refuge; a haven; a sanctuary
白酒
baak6 zau2(wine) White wine
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