dit3 zo2 lok6 dei6 naa4 faan1 zaa3 saa1
Jyutpingdit3 zo2 lok6 dei6 naa4 faan1 zaa3 saa1
Yaledit jó lokh deih nàh fān ja sā

Definition

to give poor excuse to cover up one's faults ; failure inorder to save one's face [colloquial]

Tone guide

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

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