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hei1 saang1欺生

Jyutpinghei1 saang1
Yalehēi sāng

Definition

To cheat strangers; (of domesticated animals) to be rebellious with unfamiliar people

Tone guide

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