wai1 zyun1 ming6 zin6威尊命賤威尊命贱
Jyutpingwai1 zyun1 ming6 zin6
Yalewāi jyūn mingh jinh

Definition

(idiom) the dignity of authority is above life; one must be willing to sacrifice one's life rather than disobey a military order

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

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