joeng4 mei4 tou3 hei3揚眉吐氣扬眉吐气
Jyutpingjoeng4 mei4 tou3 hei3
Yaleyèungh mèih tou hei
Definition
verb; literally: exhale freely and expand the eyebrows. it means feel proud and elated after long period of stress or bad conditions; a feeling of exaltation upon fulfillment; appear very proud and self- satisfied; be elated
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T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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