cung1 paau3 teng5
Jyutpingcung1 paau3 teng5
Yalechūng pau téngh

Definition

to pose as a big shot; to put on a front; to pretend to be 'in the know' [colloquial]

Tone guide

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

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