zuk1 kam1 gin3 zau2捉襟见肘
Jyutpingzuk1 kam1 gin3 zau2
Yalejūk kām gin jáu

Definition

lit. pulling on the lapels exposes the elbows (idiom); unable to make ends meet

Tone guide

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

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