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落筆打三更
lok6 bat1 daa2 saam1 gaang1
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to blunder at the very start; start off on the wrong foot; to falter at the gate; meet with initial setbacks; lose the first game  |
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This word has been viewed 1848 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by C Chiu on 6th Dec 2008 09:39 and last edited on 6th Dec 2008 10:27 |
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Characters in this word:落 lok6 laai6 - to fall筆 bat1 - pen, pencil, writing brush 打 daa2 daa1 - hit; strike | dozen 三 saam1 saam3 - three; several 更 gang1 gaang1 gang3 ang3 - change; shift; further |
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