juk6 baa6 bat1 nang4欲罷不能欲罢不能
Jyutpingjuk6 baa6 bat1 nang4
Yaleyukh bah bāt nàngh

Definition

want to stop but can't (idiom); to feel an urge to continue

Tone guide

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

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印支
jan3 zi1abbr. for 印度支那[Yin4 du4 zhi1 na4]
銥铱
ji1iridium (chemistry)
懿行
ji3 hang6noun; virtuous deed, women's virtuous conduct, good behavior
幽魂
jau1 wan4ghost
孕
jan6pregnant
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