can4 tou3陳套陈套
Jyutpingcan4 tou3
Yalechành tou

Definition

hackneyed formula; worn-out convention

Tone guide

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

More words

錯峰错峰
co3 fung1to stagger usage to ameliorate peak load
曾幾何時曾几何时
cang4 gei2 ho4 si4just a while before; everyone can remember when..
擦餐勁擦餐劲
caat3 caan1 ging6to enjoy a satisfying meal; to stuff oneself full; to have a feast of a meal ...
重𣲷𣲷
cung5 nap6 nap6Heavy-ish
侵早
cam1 zou2dawn
戳破
coek3 po3to puncture; (fig.) to destroy (the facade concealing an unpleasant reality)
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