cau1 si1 mok1 gaan2抽丝剥茧
Jyutpingcau1 si1 mok1 gaan2
Yalechāu sī mōk gán

Definition

lit. to unwind the silk thread from the cocoon (idiom)

Tone guide

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

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