cuk1 sou1 ming4 zi3蓄须明志
Jyutpingcuk1 sou1 ming4 zi3
Yalechūk sōu mìngh ji

Definition

to grow a beard as a symbol of one's determination (as Mei Lanfang 梅蘭芳|梅兰芳[Mei2 Lan2 fang1] growing a beard and refusing to perform for the Japanese)

Tone guide

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

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