Cantonese words starting with C

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Patrolling police; police officers on patrol duties.

The historical state of Qin; also used as a humorous slang term for Thailand.

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Duke Xiao of Qin, who ruled the State of Qin from 361 to 338 BC during the Warring States period.

To parade, perambulate, or go on a circumambulation.

A magazine, journal, or periodical published every ten days.

The Qin and Han dynasties of ancient China.

Qinqiang, a traditional style of Chinese opera popular in northwest China.

To cruise, or to patrol airspace or waters.

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巡航導彈巡航导弹

Cruise missile; a guided missile used against terrestrial targets.

Xunyi, a county in Xianyang, Shaanxi, China.

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旬邑縣旬邑县

Xunyi county, in Xianyang city, Shaanxi province

A period of ten days.

To parade; to march in a procession to showcase costumes or celebrate a festival.

Qin Ershi (229-207 BC), the second emperor of the Qin dynasty.

To patrol or cruise defensively (of military ships or aircraft).

Xunyang, a county-level city in Shaanxi province, China.

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巡洋艦巡洋舰

Cruiser; a medium-sized modern warship larger than a destroyer and smaller than a battleship.

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Qin Yueren, a Warring States physician known for his medical skills.

A period of ten days.

Qin Hui, a Song Dynasty official infamous for betraying General Yue Fei.

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循規蹈矩循规蹈矩

To follow rules and behave in a law-abiding, orderly manner.

A pilgrimage; visiting and inspecting a place, especially a religious site or locations from a work of fiction.

According to routine or custom; as a matter of formality, rather than out of active or personal intent.

The tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of China, located near Xi'an.

Qinling Mountain Range; a major mountain range in northern and central China, primarily in Shaanxi province.

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秦嶺山脈秦岭山脉

Qinling Mountain Range in Shaanxi, forming a natural barrier between the Guanzhong Plain and the Han River valley.

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秦嶺蜀棧道秦岭蜀栈道

The Qinling plank road to Shu, a historical mountain road from Shaanxi to Sichuan.

To patrol; to perform an authorized tour of a given area in search of danger, crime, or violations.

巡邏車巡逻车

Patrol car; a police vehicle used for patrolling.

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巡邏隊巡逻队

Patrol; a military or police unit sent out to guard or inspect an area.

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巡邏船巡逻船

Patrol vessel; a naval ship used for patrolling coastal waters or borders.

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巡邏艇巡逻艇

Patrol boat; a relatively small naval vessel generally designed for coastal defense duties.

Qin Mu (1919–1992), Chinese educator and prolific writer.

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Duke Mu of Qin, a ruler of the State of Qin during the Spring and Autumn period.

The end of the Qin dynasty.

A full year; a whole year.

Qin'an county in Tianshui, Gansu.

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秦安縣秦安县

Qin'an County, in Tianshui City, Gansu.

The start of a ten-day period.

A full year; a complete year of life.

A period of ten days.

To go on an inspection tour; to patrol and inspect.

A ten-day period; a short period of time.

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旬輸月送旬输月送

Paying every ten days and giving tribute every month; describing incessant and ever more complicated demands.

Qin seal script; the standardized form of Chinese characters unified during the Qin dynasty.

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秦韜玉秦韬玉

Qin Taoyu, a poet of the Tang dynasty.

Qinhuai, a district of Nanjing, China, famous for its river and historical cultural significance.

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秦淮區秦淮区

Qinhuai, a district of Nanjing City, Jiangsu province.

To repeat, circulate, or recur in a cycle.