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gwaa2 zo6寡助

Jyutpinggwaa2 zo6
Yalegwá joh

Definition

(esp. of an unjust cause) to receive little support

Tone guide

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