daai6 si6 faa3 siu2 siu2 si6 faa3 mou4大事化小，小事化無大事化小，小事化无
Jyutpingdaai6 si6 faa3 siu2 siu2 si6 faa3 mou4
Yaledaih sih fa síu síu sih fa mòuh
Definition
to minimise big problems, to turn small issues into no problems
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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