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bou2 mui4保媒

Jyutpingbou2 mui4
Yalebóu mùih

Definition

To act as go-between (between prospective marriage partners etc)

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