lau4 jat1 sau2留一手
Jyutpinglau4 jat1 sau2
Yalelàuh yāt sáu
Definition
to deliberately withhold essential knowledge or skills as strategic insurance (typically to maintain leverage, avoid being replaced, or preserve authority in hierarchical relationships)
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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