soeng1 tai2 coi4 ji1相体裁衣
Jyutpingsoeng1 tai2 coi4 ji1
Yalesēung tái chòih yī

Definition

lit. tailor the clothes to fit the body (idiom); fig. act according to real circumstances

Tone guide

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

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