洗濕個頭 (sai2 sap1 go3 tau4): describes a situation where a person has already started in doing something and it is not a good idea to turn back or stop half way | Cantonese Dictionary

sai2 sap1 go3 tau4洗濕個頭洗濕个头

Jyutpingsai2 sap1 go3 tau4

Yalesái sāp go tàuh

Definition

describes a situation where a person has already started in doing something and it is not a good idea to turn back or stop half way; literally 'the head is already wet'; to be entangled in a situation that can not be withdrawn easily

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T1High level

T2High rising

T3Mid level

T4Low falling

T5Low rising

T6Low level

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