sik6 jyun5 faan6食軟飯食软饭
Jyutpingsik6 jyun5 faan6
Yalesikh yyúnh fanh
Definition
describes the situation where a man who doesn't work hard in life takes the easy way out by solely relying on a woman to survive (especially in the financial aspect); literally 'to eat soft rice'
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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