maai5 seoi2買水买水
Jyutpingmaai5 seoi2
Yalemáih séui

Definition

'buying water', a ceremony carried out by the eldest son for a dead parent

Tone guide

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

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