ceng2 san4 jung4 ji6 sung3 san4 naan4請神容易送神難请神容易送神难
Jyutpingceng2 san4 jung4 ji6 sung3 san4 naan4
Yalechéng sành yùngh yih sung sành nành
Definition
it's easier to invite the devil in than to send him away
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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