jyun5 seoi2 bat1 gaai2 gan6 hot3遠水不解近渴远水不解近渴
Jyutpingjyun5 seoi2 bat1 gaai2 gan6 hot3
Yaleyyúnh séui bāt gái ganh hot

Definition

lit. distant water does not cure present thirst; fig. urgent need

Tone guide

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

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joeng4 gwai2see 洋鬼子[yang2 gui3 zi5]
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jyu4 fu1fisherman
一年
jat1 nin4One year
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je6 zin3Night fight
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