cung1 ming4 jat1 sai3 ceon2 deon6 jat1 si4聪明一世,蠢钝一时
Jyutpingcung1 ming4 jat1 sai3 ceon2 deon6 jat1 si4
Yalechūng mìngh yāt sai chéun deunh yāt sìh

Definition

even the wisest can have a momentary lapse in judgement

Tone guide

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

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