nang4 ze2 do1 lou4能者多劳
Jyutpingnang4 ze2 do1 lou4
Yalenàngh jé dō lòuh

Definition

(idiom) it's the most capable people who do the most work (intended as consolation for the overworked, or flattery when making a request etc)

Tone guide

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

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