gau2 beng6 sing4 ji1久病成醫久病成医
Jyutpinggau2 beng6 sing4 ji1
Yalegáu bengh sìngh yī

Definition

(proverb) a long illness makes the patient into a doctor

Tone guide

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

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gung3 zeng2see 貢井區|贡井区[Gong4 jing3 Qu1]
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geoi6 zaai3Huge debt
弓箭步
gung1 zin3 bou6forward lunge (stance used in martial arts, fitness training etc)
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goeng1birds flying in pairs; border
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