jyu4 jan4 jam2 seoi2 ，laang5 nyun5 zi6 zi1如人飲水，冷暖自知如人饮水，冷暖自知
Jyutpingjyu4 jan4 jam2 seoi2 ，laang5 nyun5 zi6 zi1
Yaleyyùh yành yám séui ，lángh nyúnh jih jī
Definition
the person who drinks it knows best whether the water is hot or cold (Zen proverb); self-awareness comes from within
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
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