wai3 sau2 wai3 mei5畏首畏尾
Jyutpingwai3 sau2 wai3 mei5
Yalewai sáu wai méih

Definition

afraid of the head, terrified of the tail (idiom); ever fearful and nervous

Tone guide

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

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