gaai2 zaau1解嘲
Jyutpinggaai2 zaau1
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Definition

to try to cover up in an embarrassing situation; to find excuses

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

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家兒家儿
gaa1 ji4(old) child, particularly referring to the son who resembles his father
減速减速
gaam2 cuk1to reduce speed; to slow down
公德心
gung1 dak1 sam1civility; public spirit
鳩毛放紙鷂鸠毛放纸鹞
gau1 mou4 fong3 zi2 jiu2a vulgar way to say 'to take a big risk
雞毛店鸡毛店
gai1 mou4 dim3a simple inn with only chicken feathers to sleep on
捲鬚卷须
gyun2 sou1tendril
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