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fong1 wai2 ci4方位詞方位词

Jyutpingfong1 wai2 ci4
Yalefōng wái chìh

Definition

Noun of locality (linguistics)

Tone guide

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