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臨渴掘井
lam4 hot3 gwat6 zeng2
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to not make timely preparations; to prepare for something only when there is already need for it; (lit.) to dig a well when you're already thirsty  Additional PoS:  Level: 3 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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This word was added by platinumangel on 24th Sep 2007 and last edited on 30th Oct 2008 |
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lam6 lam4
- [1] [v] look down from above; preside over [2] 渴 hot3 kit3 - [1] thirsty [2] [v] long; crave; pine 掘 gwat6 - [v] dig; excavate; make a hole or cave 井 zing2 zeng2 - a well; thing in the shape of a well |
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