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cing4 gap1 zi3 sang1情急智生

Jyutpingcing4 gap1 zi3 sang1
Yalechìngh gāp ji sāng

Definition

Inspiration in a moment of desperation (idiom)

Tone guide

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