jat1 zi6 cin1 gam1一字千金
Jyutpingjat1 zi6 cin1 gam1
Yaleyāt jih chīn gām

Definition

one word worth a thousand in gold (idiom); each word is highly valued

Tone guide

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

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一拍兩散一拍两散
jat1 paak3 loeng5 saan3(of marriage or business partners) to break up; to separate
一次性
jat1 ci3 sing3one-off (offer); single-use
仁者見仁，智者見智仁者见仁，智者见智
jan4 ze2 gin3 jan4 ，zi3 ze2 gin3 zi3The benevolent sees benevolence, the wise sees wisdom.
妊娠紋妊娠纹
jam6 san1 man4stretch marks due to pregnancy
陰盛陽衰阴盛阳衰
jam1 sing6 joeng4 seoi1yang deficiency due to an excess of yin; situation where female outnumber males
蔭涼荫凉
jam3 loeng4shady and cool
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