dim2 sek6 sing4 gam1点石成金
Jyutpingdim2 sek6 sing4 gam1
Yaledím sekh sìngh gām

Definition

to touch base matter and turn it to gold (idiom); fig. to turn crude writing into a literary gem

Tone guide

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

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