sik1 lai6 noi6 jam5色厉内荏
Jyutpingsik1 lai6 noi6 jam5
Yalesīk laih noih yámh

Definition

lit. show strength while weak inside (idiom); appearing fierce while cowardly at heart

Tone guide

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

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