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sai1 aa2嘶啞嘶哑

Jyutpingsai1 aa2
Yalesāi á

Definition

(onom.) coarse crowing; husky

Tone guide

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