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Mankong Proverbs — 100 Sayings with Commentary

A curated collection of 100 Mankong proverbs, each with literal translation, meaning interpretation, and context of use.

Proverbs are the backbone of Mankong communication. This collection was compiled over two fieldwork sessions in 2020 and 2023. Each entry includes:
- Mankong original with tone marks
- Literal translation
- Contextual meaning
- Modern usage example
- Notes on occasions where the proverb is traditionally used

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