Cantonese words starting with D

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A surname, usually transliterated as Chak.

To meet face-to-face or to interview.

To inspire, enlighten, or guide; often used in names and transliterations.

Hostile, antagonistic, or opposing due to conflicting interests or stances.

Enemy troops; an army fighting against one's own side.

An enemy, opponent, or adversary, including a person or a mindset in conflict with one's interests.

Hostility, animosity, or enmity; an attitude of treating someone as an enemy.

Dettol; a brand of antiseptic and disinfectant liquid.

The enemy's side and our side.

An opponent or rival of equal standing.

dik6 seoi2 sing4 bing1

Freezing cold weather, literally meaning dripping water turns to ice.

To view with hostility; to treat someone as an enemy.

The Walt Disney Company or Disneyland.

dik6 si6 nei4 lok6 jyun4

迪士尼樂園迪士尼乐园

Disneyland or Disney Parks; theme parks and resorts themed around Disney characters.

To touch lightly.

Dot, spot, speck, or a mathematical point.

An informal greeting equivalent to "how are you?" or "what's up?".

點不知点不知

Unexpectedly; to one's surprise; who would have thought.

dim2 co3 soeng3

點錯相点错相

To mistake someone's identity, especially in cases of mistaken arrest, attack, or revenge.

To order food or dishes in a restaurant.

How could; how is it possible; how can it be okay.

A tiny bit, a drop, or a small component.

Speck, dot, or spot.

點都好点都好

No matter what happens, in any case, or regardless of the circumstances.

點都要点都要

To need to do something no matter what, or to want something anyway.

dim2 dou3 zik1 zi2

點到即止点到即止

To know when to stop; to cease an activity upon reaching a certain point and avoid overdoing it.

To inspire or illuminate a promising apprentice on critical points, bringing about a thorough transformation.

To light a fire or ignite.

Why; how come; a question word used to ask for a reason.

To click on a computer screen using a mouse.

To request a song to be played or performed on the radio, in a show, or at karaoke.

To stand or walk on tiptoe.

An expression of gratitude used when someone has done a favor for you, meaning "how could I deserve this?" or "you shouldn't have".

點可以点可以

How is it possible to; how can one; how could this be.

To light incense or a joss stick.

dim2 hung4 dim2 luk6

點紅點綠点红点绿

To deliberately mislead, deceive, or misguide someone.

To light, kindle, or ignite.

How; in what way.

How; in what way; what to do.

dim2 joeng2 zou6

點樣做点样做

How to do or handle something.

Penalty kick in soccer.

To call the roll, take attendance, or mention someone by name.

To count votes in an election.

Dim sum; small bite-sized dishes traditionally served in steamer baskets at teahouses.

To check and accept goods, verifying that the quantity delivered matches the order.

dim2 sek6 sing4 gam1

點石成金点石成金

To turn something worthless into something valuable, or an ordinary person into a successful one.

To wake someone up to reality, providing them with information to realize their mistakes or unforeseen problems.

點少得点少得

How can one do without, forget, or not include someone or something.

To recognize someone's face, usually to target them for revenge, punishment, or investigation.

To count a total number of people or things to ensure everyone or everything is present and correct.