jyun4 ngaai4 lak6 maa5懸崖勒馬悬崖勒马
Jyutpingjyun4 ngaai4 lak6 maa5
Yaleyyùnh ngàih lakh máh

Definition

lit. to rein in the horse at the edge of the precipice (idiom)

Tone guide

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

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jap6 coeng4 sik1ceremonial entry
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