haau2 fu5 naan4 wai4 mou4 mai5 zi1 ceoi1巧婦難為無米之炊巧妇难为无米之炊
Jyutpinghaau2 fu5 naan4 wai4 mou4 mai5 zi1 ceoi1
Yaleháu fúh nành wàih mòuh máih jī chēui
Definition
The cleverest housewife cannot cook without rice (idiom); You won't get anywhere without equipment.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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