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sau2 tou2 jau5 zaak3守土有責守土有责

Jyutpingsau2 tou2 jau5 zaak3
Yalesáu tóu yáuh jak

Definition

Duty to defend the country (idiom)

Tone guide

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