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zyun2 lim5轉臉转脸

Jyutpingzyun2 lim5
Yalejyún límh

Definition

To turn one's head; in the twinkling of an eye

Tone guide

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