soek3 zuk1 sik1 lei5削足适履
Jyutpingsoek3 zuk1 sik1 lei5
Yaleseuk jūk sīk léih

Definition

to cut the feet to fit the shoes (idiom); to force sth to fit (as to a Procrustean bed)

Tone guide

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

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