man4 ji5 sik6 wai4 tin1民以食为天
Jyutpingman4 ji5 sik6 wai4 tin1
Yalemành yíh sikh wàih tīn

Definition

Food is the God of the people. (idiom); People view food as the primary need.

Tone guide

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

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