Cantonese words starting with D

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To take a taxi.

Partner, companion, or collaborator.

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答非所問答非所问

To give an irrelevant answer; to answer off-topic and evade the question.

An answer or reply to a question.

To compensate or make up for a weakness or deficiency using other means.

To take a plane; to board a flight.

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搭句說話搭句说话

To pass on a message or send word.

To build or put up a temporary structure, such as a stage or shed.

To agree, comply with, or promise.

To build a bridge, or to perform a bypass surgery.

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搭橋舖路搭桥铺路

To pave the way; to build bridges and pave roads for someone's success or to facilitate a process.

To take the lift or elevator.

To pull strings, make connections, or pave the way through interpersonal relationships to achieve a goal.

To fizzle out; to lose momentum or decline towards the end.

An answer to a question or a solution to a problem.

Market manipulation; creating a false impression of active trading by placing large unexecuted orders.

To match, pair, or collocate; a combination based on a certain requirement or standard.

To strike up a conversation with a stranger, or to abruptly butt into others' conversation.

Miserly or stingy; simple-minded.

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搭順風車搭顺风车

To hitchhike; to get a free ride from someone, usually a stranger.

To connect a wire or phone line, or to establish a connection or contact between people.

To ride as a passenger on a vehicle or flight.

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To do something through a chain of connections or intermediaries, where a task is passed on to someone else.

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耷頭佬耷头佬

A crafty, scheming, or sneaky person.

To share a table with strangers at a restaurant.

To share a table with strangers at a restaurant.

To answer or respond to someone's words.

To agree to a request; to promise or consent to.

To thank, acknowledge, or express gratitude in response to someone's kindness or support.

To butt in, interject, or join in on someone else's conversation.

To chime in, interrupt, or join in a conversation.

To partner up for meals or join a dining group.

Repeatedly or overlapping.

A classifier for a stack, pile, or pack of flat objects.

To step on, stamp, or tread on something with one's foot.

To step on or stumble.

To handcuff, lock up, or arrest someone.

Pedal; a device activated by foot pressure, found on bicycles, cars, pianos, and other equipment.

Wealthy or rich.

But; however; nevertheless.

To mark time; to march in place without moving forward.

To go for an outing in spring; to go to the countryside in spring.

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踏單車踏单车

To ride a bicycle.

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踏腳石踏脚石

Stepping-stone; a means to progress or achieve success.

To recruit a large number of members into a triad gang.

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踏兩頭船踏两头船

To date two people at the same time; to two-time.

Casino chips, specifically non-negotiable dead chips used in junket operations.

Loansharks or junket operators who work in casinos.

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叠碼仔叠码仔

A junket operator or casino chip broker who works to recruit high rollers and provide them with credit.