saam1 gaau3 gau2 lau4三教九流
Jyutpingsaam1 gaau3 gau2 lau4
Yalesām gau gáu làuh

Definition

the Three Religions (Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism) and Nine Schools (Confucians, Daoists, Yin-Yang, Legalists, Logicians, Mohists, Political Strategists, Eclectics, Agriculturists)

Tone guide

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

More words

手力
sau2 lik6the muscular strength of the hand; the gripping power
想望
soeng2 mong6verb; hope; admire
商檢商检
soeng1 gim2to inspect goods
鬆懈松懈
sung1 haai6(adjective) 1. Unguarded; 2. Sluggish (to danger)
新增
san1 zang1to add (sth new)
三隻手三只手
saam1 zek3 sau2pickpocket
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