duk6 sei2 syu1讀死書读死书
Jyutpingduk6 sei2 syu1
Yaledukh séi syū

Definition

Reading a book without understanding it; to cram and study for exams only; not knowing how to apply knowledge in practice

Tone guide

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

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