Cantonese words starting with D

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Address; the information used to locate a specific place.

Rug or carpet; a piece of fabric, leather, or plastic used for decoration or wiping feet.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva; the Bodhisattva of the Great Vow.

Government rent, or ground rent paid to a landowner for the lease of land.

dei6 zung1 hoi2

The Mediterranean Sea.

Landlord; a person who owns land.

Floor tile; a tile used on flooring for decoration.

To go off duty, leave the workplace, or slack off; also to flee or escape.

To run and jump, move quickly, or leave.

To flee, run away, or escape for one's life.

Flute; the original pronunciation of the word, typically used in non-final syllables.

To buy grains or rice.

To run away, flee, or sneak away.

Dizi; a traditional Chinese transverse flute.

To nail or pin down; to fasten or secure with a nail, pin, or staple.

To lock someone up, imprison them, or hold them hostage.

deng1 daap6 deng1

釘叠釘钉叠钉

Compound interest, especially the exorbitant interest on interest charged by loan sharks.

To die; to pass away; to kick the bucket.

The interest on a loan.

Cantonese transliteration of "thank you"

To have one's license suspended or revoked.

To nail shut or nail down securely; to crucify.

deng1 soeng6 deng1

釘上釘钉上钉

Compound interest or interest on interest, typically charged by loansharks.

deng1 syu1 deng1

釘書釘钉书钉

Staple; a piece of stationery used to fasten papers together, typically with a stapler.

deng1 syu1 gei1

釘書機钉书机

Stapler; a stationery item used to bind sheets of paper together.

Bayonet mount; a type of light bulb socket with protruding metal pins on both sides.

Folliculitis; pimples or small boils on the skin.

Passed away; died.

Bookbinding; the process of binding a book.

Bobby pin; a small, thin, usually black metal hairpin used to secure hair in place.

The top floor of a building, excluding the rooftop.

A hat; this hat or that hat.

To reserve a seat; to make a reservation or booking.

To throw or fling something from the hand.

deng3 baau1 no6 mai5 gai1

掟包糯米雞掟包糯米鸡

To offload one's troubles, responsibilities, or problems onto someone else.

To break up with a partner; to end a romantic relationship.

deng3 bou1 fai3

掟煲費掟煲费

Break-up compensation; money paid to a partner upon ending a romantic relationship.

deng3 sei2 gau2

Rock-hard; describes pastry, bread, or cakes that are so hard and stale they could be thrown to kill a dog.

To corner or make a sharp turn while steering or driving a vehicle.

Place, space, or location.

To book, reserve, or place an order for goods or services.

An order form or purchase order for goods.

A place, area, or location.

Space, place, or location.

A deposit or down payment paid for goods or services to secure a transaction.

deng6 hap6 tung4

訂合同订合同

To sign or enter into a contract.

To subscribe to a publication or online content.

To place an order or pre-order for goods or services before they are released or purchased.

To order a custom-made product or have an item made to order.