syu6 dou2 wu4 syun1 saan3树倒猢狲散
Jyutpingsyu6 dou2 wu4 syun1 saan3
Yalesyuh dóu wùh syūn san

Definition

When the tree topples the monkeys scatter. (idiom); fig. an opportunist abandons an unfavorable cause

Tone guide

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

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