jat1 ciu4 tin1 zi2 jat1 ciu4 san4一朝天子一朝臣
Jyutpingjat1 ciu4 tin1 zi2 jat1 ciu4 san4
Yaleyāt chìuh tīn jí yāt chìuh sành
Definition
lit. one reign of an emperor, one reign of officials, meaning one's subordinates or followers will tend to lose its power once the superior has fallen from power
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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