mou4 mai5 zi1 ceoi1無米之炊无米之炊
Jyutpingmou4 mai5 zi1 ceoi1
Yalemòuh máih jī chēui
Definition
(idiom) saying someone must have some essentials to complete a task such as a sophisticated housewife is unable to cook rice without rice-ingredient
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T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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