Cantonese words starting with D

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A masterpiece or significant piece of work that took a lot of time and effort to complete.

Barrister; a lawyer who is qualified to represent clients in higher courts.

Some time ago; earlier; beforehand.

Abundant; having a bumper crop.

daai6 zung1 waa4

大中華大中华

Greater China; a region encompassing Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and Mainland China.

daai6 zung1 waa4 dei6 keoi1

大中華地區大中华地区

Greater China Region, which includes mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.

daai6 zung2 hat1 ji4

大種乞兒大种乞儿

An ungrateful and demanding person who relies on others for help yet acts picky or entitled.

The general public, people, or populace.

daai6 zung3 faa3

大眾化大众化

Popular; catered to the general public; acceptable and appealing to the masses.

daai6 zung3 syu1 guk2

大眾書局大众书局

Popular Bookstore; a Singapore-based bookstore chain with subsidiaries across Asia.

Tertiary college; a post-secondary institution typically offering diplomas and associate degrees.

daai6 zyun1 jyun2 haau6

大專院校大专院校

Tertiary education institutions, including universities and colleges.

daai6 zyun1 wui6 tong4

大專會堂大专会堂

Academic Community Hall; a performance and assembly hall located at Hong Kong Baptist University.

daai6 zyun3 waan1

大轉彎大转弯

A sharp turn or curve in a road; a sudden, complete change in attitude, policy, or opinion.

To carry on a shoulder, or a Chinese surname.

Picul; a unit of weight equal to 100 catties, representing the typical load carried on a shoulder pole.

To gaze intently, stare at, or look attentively; to loiter.

To delay; to stall or linger.

To raise one's head.

To guarantee, assure, or warrant that something is true or will happen.

daam1 bou2 seon3

擔保信担保信

A letter of guarantee

daam1 bou2 syu1

擔保書担保书

A letter of guarantee.

To take on responsibility, bear a burden, or show accountability.

daam1 daai6 kei4

擔大旗担大旗

To take the lead; to play a leading role or assume main responsibility in an undertaking.

A position or role within a group, often referring to a specific responsibility or specialty.

daam1 faan1 maai5 seoi2

擔幡買水担幡买水

Funeral rituals of carrying the soul-guiding banner and buying water, traditionally performed by the eldest son.

daam1 fung1 him2

擔風險担风险

To assume responsibility for risk; to take a risk.

Stretcher; a device used to carry injured or sick people.

daam1 geng1 sau6 paa3

擔驚受怕担惊受怕

To feel extremely worried and scared; to live in constant fear.

To delay, hold up, or put off.

A shoulder pole or carrying pole.

To play the leading role, or to take on a major task or responsibility.

daam1 gou1 tau4

擔高頭担高头

To raise one's head to look up.

To serve as, take charge of, or hold a specific post or responsibility.

To worry, feel anxious, or be concerned about something.

To delay, hold up, or cause a loss of time.

To worry; to feel anxious or uneasy about something.

daam1 si2 dou1 m4 tau1 sik6

擔屎都唔偷食担屎都唔偷食

Extremely honest, reliable, and law-abiding, sometimes to the point of being rigid and inflexible.

daam1 si2 m4 tau1 sik6

擔屎唔偷食担屎唔偷食

Extremely honest, trustworthy, and reliable.

The lowest passing grade of "H" in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE).

daam1 tin1 mong6 dei6

To look around inattentively; to stare blankly at the sky and ground instead of focusing on what one is doing.

daam1 tin1 mong6 dei6

To be inattentive or distracted, looking around aimlessly with nothing to do.

To hold an umbrella.

To play the leading role or main character.

Gallbladder; courage or guts; or an inner container or bladder.

Black color, or to tattoo.

daam2 bok3 daam2

膽搏膽胆搏胆

To take an exceptionally high risk.

Bold, brave, or daring.

daam2 cou1 cou1

膽粗粗胆粗粗

Plucking up one's courage to do something daringly, or taking a risk.