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今朝有酒今朝醉

Mandarin · pinyin jīn zhāo yǒu jiǔ jīn zhāo zuì

to live in the moment (idiom)
to live every day as if it were one's last
to enjoy while one can

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今: jīn · now, today, modern era
朝: cháo · dynasty; morning
有: yǒu · have, own, possess; exist
酒: jiǔ · wine, spirits, liquor, alcoholic beverage
醉: zuì · intoxicated, drunk; addicted to

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1–1–3–3–1–1–4 · jin1 zhao1 you3 jiu3 jin1 zhao1 zui4

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gam1 ziu1 jau5 zau2 gam1 ziu1 zeoi3

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(idiomatic) describes someone who has the attitude of instant gratification and does not plan ahead; live for the now

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