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jat1 bun3 tin1一半天

Jyutpingjat1 bun3 tin1
Yaleyāt bun tīn

Definition

In a day or two; soon

Tone guide

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