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sin1 sing1先聲先声

Jyutpingsin1 sing1
Yalesīn sīng

Definition

Herald; precursor; harbinger.

Tone guide

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