dou3 zeoi6倒叙
Jyutpingdou3 zeoi6
Yaledou jeuih

Definition

to start a narrative at the end (or midway), then proceed chronologically from the beginning; flashback (in a novel, movie etc)

Tone guide

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

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