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lei6 jam6蒞任莅任

Jyutpinglei6 jam6
Yaleleih yamh

Definition

To attend; to be present (in administrative capacity)

Tone guide

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