bat1 ging1 jat1 si6 ，bat1 zoeng2 jat1 zi3不經一事，不長一智不经一事，不长一智
Jyutpingbat1 ging1 jat1 si6 ，bat1 zoeng2 jat1 zi3
Yalebāt gīng yāt sih ，bāt jéung yāt ji
Definition
lit. you can't gain knowledge without practical experience (idiom)
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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