seoi2 zam3 ngaan5 mei4
Jyutpingseoi2 zam3 ngaan5 mei4
Yaleséui jam ngánh mèih

Definition

(slang) extreme urgency; to be in a critical or desperate situation; literally "water up to one's eyebrows"

Tone guide

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

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