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zang1 fung1 hek3 cou3爭風吃醋争风吃醋

Jyutpingzang1 fung1 hek3 cou3
Yalejāng fūng hek chou

Definition

To rival sb for the affection of a man or woman

Tone guide

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