sip3 ngaa4 laa3𤗈
Jyutpingsip3 ngaa4 laa3
Yalesip ngàh la

Definition

literally: 'to fill the gap in between the teeth, used as a metaphor to emphazise the smallness or the insignificance of something, that it is virtually of little use or value (so small that it cannot even fill one's gap in their teeth)

Tone guide

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

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