sai1 naam4 ji6 baak3 fu6西南二伯父
Jyutpingsai1 naam4 ji6 baak3 fu6
Yalesāi nàmh yih bak fuh
Definition
someone who appears to be reputable whom others will entrust as a mentor to a youngster but in reality he is someone who will turn a blind eye to any wrong doings of the youngster and connive their bad behaviours and habits
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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