joeng4 mou4 ceot1 zoi6 joeng4 san1 soeng6
Jyutpingjoeng4 mou4 ceot1 zoi6 joeng4 san1 soeng6
Yaleyèungh mòuh chēut joih yèungh sān seungh

Definition

lit. wool comes from the sheep's back (idiom); One gets the benefit, but the price has been paid.

Tone guide

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

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