cin1 gaan2 maan6 gaan2 ,gaan2 zoek6 go3 laan6 dang1 zaan2千揀萬揀,揀着個爛燈盞千拣万拣,拣着个烂灯盏
Jyutpingcin1 gaan2 maan6 gaan2 ,gaan2 zoek6 go3 laan6 dang1 zaan2
Yalechīn gán manh gán ,gán jeukh go lanh dāng ján

Definition

after rounds of selection, one end up with the worst choice out of all

Tone guide

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

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