按圖索驥 (on3 tou4 saak3 kei3): lit. looking for a fine horse using only a picture (idiom) | Cantonese Dictionary | YumCha

on3 tou4 saak3 kei3按圖索驥按图索骥

Jyutpingon3 tou4 saak3 kei3

Yaleon tòuh sak kei

Definition

lit. looking for a fine horse using only a picture (idiom); to try and find sth with the help of a clue

Tone guide

T1High level

T2High rising

T3Mid level

T4Low falling

T5Low rising

T6Low level

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