zung6 man4 hing1 mou5重文轻武
Jyutpingzung6 man4 hing1 mou5
Yalejungh mành hīng móuh

Definition

to value letters and belittle arms (idiom); to stress civil matters and neglect the military

Tone guide

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

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