fu2 fu6 mou4 hyun2 zi2虎父无犬子
Jyutpingfu2 fu6 mou4 hyun2 zi2
Yalefú fuh mòuh hyún jí

Definition

lit. father a lion, son cannot be a dog (honorific); With a distinguished father such as you, the son is sure to do well.

Tone guide

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

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