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hing1 zeoi2 bok6 sit6輕嘴薄舌轻嘴薄舌

Jyutpinghing1 zeoi2 bok6 sit6
Yalehīng jéui bokh sith

Definition

Lit. light mouth, thin tongue (idiom); hasty and rude

Tone guide

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