fai3 cam2 mong4 sik6廢寢忘食废寝忘食
Jyutpingfai3 cam2 mong4 sik6
Yalefai chám mòngh sikh

Definition

(idiom) to skip one's sleep and meals; to be completely wrapped up in one's work

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

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