gai1 tong1鸡汤
Jyutpinggai1 tong1
Yalegāi tōng

Definition

chicken stock; (fig.) chicken soup for the soul – i.e. feel-good motivational stories (often used disparagingly because the stories don't really effect change in people's lives)

Tone guide

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

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