saam1 gaau3 gau2 lau4三教九流

Jyutpingsaam1 gaau3 gau2 lau4
Yalesāam gaau gáu làuh

Definition

People from all walks of life, especially those from diverse or questionable social backgrounds.

  1. people of all trades and social backgrounds; people from all walks of life
  2. literarythe Three Religions (Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism) and Nine Schools

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Particle
Connector

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sau6 ciu4
受潮
To get damp, moist, or affected by moisture.
sing3 nang4
性能
Performance, functions, or properties, typically referring to the capabilities and behavior of a machine.
sau2 sung1
手鬆手松
To be lenient or generous in grading, marking, or criteria.
sai1 keoi1 hoi2 dai2 seoi6 dou6
西區海底隧道西区海底隧道
Western Harbour Crossing; the western undersea tunnel connecting Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
sik1 fong3
釋放释放
To release from confinement, custody, or captivity; to set free.
si4 hung1
時空时空
Time and space.
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