jau5 tau4 wai1 mou5 mei5 zan6有头威,冇尾阵
Jyutpingjau5 tau4 wai1 mou5 mei5 zan6
Yaleyáuh tàuh wāi móuh méih janh

Definition

to 'peter out'; run out of steam after an impressive start

Tone guide

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

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