tai2 sung3 sik6 faan6睇餸食飯睇餸食饭
Jyutpingtai2 sung3 sik6 faan6
Yaletái sung sikh fanh
Definition
describes when one is required to be aware of the current situation and react in a careful manner; to live within one's means; to act according to circumstances; to adapt oneself to circumstances
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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