daai6 tau4 fat6大頭佛大头佛
Jyutpingdaai6 tau4 fat6
Yaledaih tàuh fath
Definition
a serious issue or problem; a messy situation; a cock-up; the big Buddha head mask used in lion dancing during festivals; to describe someone with no brains
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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