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ceot1 cau3出糗

Jyutpingceot1 cau3
Yalechēut chau

Definition

(coll.) to have sth embarrassing happen

Tone guide

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