gwok3 gaa1 hing1 mong4 ,pat1 fu1 jau5 zaak3国家兴亡,匹夫有责
Jyutpinggwok3 gaa1 hing1 mong4 ,pat1 fu1 jau5 zaak3
Yalegwok gā hīng mòngh ,pāt fū yáuh jak

Definition

The rise and fall of the nation concerns everyone (idiom). Everyone bears responsibility for the prosperity of society.

Tone guide

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

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