gon1 sau2 zeng6 goek3乾手淨腳干手淨脚
Jyutpinggon1 sau2 zeng6 goek3
Yalegōn sáu jengh geuk
Definition
describes the feeling of no more worries and troubles; to describe a situation where all the 'loose ends' (i.e. troubles) are settled and taken care of, so one does not need to worry any further; to literally "clean hands, clean feet"
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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