Cantonese words starting with D

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To publish a notice or place an advertisement in a newspaper.

To log out or sign out of an electronic platform or account.

To perform on stage, or metaphorically to debut, launch, or open.

Lamppost; a vertical post with a light at the top for illuminating roads.

dang1 daa2 si6 gaai1

Dundas Street, a major street in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Light bulb; an electrical device used for lighting.

Well-matched and suitable for each other as a couple.

Artificial light; lighting.

dang1 fo2 fai1 wong4

燈火輝煌灯火辉煌

Brightly lit; ablaze with lights, typically describing a bustling or magnificent scene.

dang1 fo2 tung1 ming4

燈火通明灯火通明

Brightly lit; brilliantly illuminated with lights.

dang1 fung1 cou3 gik6

登峰造極登峰造极

To reach the peak; to reach the highest level of achievement, skill, or perfection.

dang1 gaak3 jit6

登革熱登革热

Dengue fever; a mosquito-borne infectious disease common in tropical and subtropical regions.

To ascend the throne; to be enthroned.

To board an airplane.

To register, enroll, or sign up; to enter the name of a person or organization into a record.

To climb a hill or mountain, especially during the Chung Yeung Festival; to hike.

Lighting, or light produced from an artificial source.

Light signal, such as a traffic light signal.

dang1 hung4 zau2 luk6

燈紅酒綠灯红酒绿

Feasting and revelry; describing a decadent nightlife of drinking and pleasure-seeking.

To log in or sign in to a service or electronic platform.

dang1 jau4 fo2 laap6

燈油火蠟灯油火蜡

Overheads and day-to-day living expenses.

To log in or sign in by entering a username and password to gain access.

To land; to disembark onto land.

Lantern; a traditional light source with a translucent cover and a candle or bulb inside.

dang1 lung4 ziu1

燈籠椒灯笼椒

Bell pepper; a large, sweet, and mild variety of pepper used as a common vegetable.

Lantern riddles; a traditional festive game where riddles written on lanterns are guessed.

To hike, climb, or ascend a mountain or hill.

dang1 saan1 bou2 fan3

登山寶訓登山宝训

Sermon on the Mount

Lamp wick; the cotton cord used for burning in an oil lamp.

dang1 sam1 jung2

燈芯絨灯芯绒

Corduroy; a thick ribbed fabric used for autumn and winter clothing.

dang1 sam1 ling1 sing4 tit3

燈芯拎成鐵灯芯拎成铁

Even a very light object will feel heavy when carried over a long distance.

Decorative holiday lights, especially those used for festive displays or celebrations.

Lighthouse; a coastal tower that emits a bright light at night to guide ships.

To perform on stage or go up on a platform.

To ascend the throne; to be enthroned or crowned.

dang1 zaan2 faa1

燈盞花灯盏花

Erigeron breviscapus; a species of daisy used in traditional Chinese medicine.

On behalf of; to feel a certain emotion for someone else.

To wait, or to leave a task for someone.

dang2 bei2 ding6 lei5

Equal ratios theorem.

dang2 cin2 sai2

等錢使等钱使

Short of money, cash-strapped, or in urgent need of money.

And so on; etcetera.

To wait or await.

dang2 dou3 geng2 dou1 coeng4

等到頸都長等到颈都长

To wait for a very long time with great anticipation.

Equal parts, portions, or shares of a whole.

Equal in value; equivalent.

Ordinary or common; easily or frequently occurring.

dang2 haan4 si6 zi1

等閒視之等闲视之

To treat something lightly, as if it is not important.

dang2 haan4 zi1 bui3

等閒之輩等闲之辈

An ordinary person of mediocre ability or no special talents.