saam1 gwai6 gau2 kau3
Jyutpingsaam1 gwai6 gau2 kau3
Yalesām gwaih gáu kau

Definition

to kneel three times and kowtow nine times (formal etiquette on meeting the emperor)

Tone guide

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

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