cim4 kwai1 zak1潜规则
Jyutpingcim4 kwai1 zak1
Yalechìmh kwāi jāk

Definition

unspoken rules (usually ones that codify improper behaviors such as leveraging guanxi to get favorable treatment, or coercing employees for sexual favors)

Tone guide

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

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