laan6 nai4 fu4 m4 soeng5 bek3爛泥扶唔上壁烂泥扶唔上壁
Jyutpinglaan6 nai4 fu4 m4 soeng5 bek3
Yalelanh nàih fùh m séungh bek

Definition

(derogatory slang) (with figurative meaning) when someone is lacking in ability ; she will not be successful no matter how others help them; you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear

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

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