seon4 coeng1 sit3 gim3唇槍舌劍唇枪舌剑
Jyutpingseon4 coeng1 sit3 gim3
Yalesèunh chēung sit gim

Definition

(idiom) to cross verbal swords; to have a heated verbal exchange

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T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level

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