zeoi3 jung1 zi1 ji3 bat1 zoi6 zau2醉翁之意不在酒
Jyutpingzeoi3 jung1 zi1 ji3 bat1 zoi6 zau2
Yalejeui yūng jī yi bāt joih jáu

Definition

wine-lover's heart is not in the cup (idiom); a drinker not really interested in alcohol; to have other things in mind; accomplishing something besides what one set out to do

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

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zuk1 faat3 jan5 seon3an impact detonator
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