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paak3 zyun1拍磚拍砖

Jyutpingpaak3 zyun1
Yalepak jyūn

Definition

(slang) to throw brickbats

Tone guide

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