jan5 ji4 bat1 faat3引而不发
Jyutpingjan5 ji4 bat1 faat3
Yaleyánh yìh bāt fat

Definition

to pull the bow without shooting (idiom from Mencius); ready and waiting for action; to practice

Tone guide

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

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