niu5 zeon6 gung1 cong4鸟尽弓藏
Jyutpingniu5 zeon6 gung1 cong4
Yaleníuh jeunh gūng chòngh

Definition

lit. the birds are over, the bow is put away (idiom); fig. to get rid of sb once he has served his purpose

Tone guide

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

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