loeng5 zau6 cing1 fung1兩袖清風两袖清风
Jyutpingloeng5 zau6 cing1 fung1
Yaleléungh jauh chīng fūng
Definition
lit. both sleeves flowing in the breeze (idiom); having clean hands; unsoiled by corrupt practices
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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