pei2 gik6 taai3 loi4否極泰來否极泰来
Jyutpingpei2 gik6 taai3 loi4
Yalepéi gikh tai lòih

Definition

extreme sorrow turns to joy (idiom)

Tone guide

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

More words

攀親道故攀亲道故
paan1 can1 dou6 gu3(idiom) to use claims to kinship or friendship to climb socially
碰機會碰机会
pung3 gei1 wui6to take a chance [written and colloquial]
攀
paan1to climb (by pulling oneself up); to claim connections of higher status
盤錢盘钱
pun4 cin2to examine thoroughly, luggage at customs
婆羅洲婆罗洲
po4 lo4 zau1Borneo island (of Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei)
拚去
pun3 heoi3to reject
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