Cantonese words starting with D

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Starch; a carbohydrate found in plants like potatoes and wheat that serves as a major energy source.

澱粉質淀粉质

Starch; starchy substances or carbohydrates.

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電風扇电风扇

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電風筒电风筒

Electrolysis; a process of using electric current to separate substances and refine pure elements.

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電解質电解质

Electrolyte; a substance that dissolves in polar solvents to form an electrically conducting solution.

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電介質电介质

Dielectric; an electrical insulator that can be polarized by an applied electric field.

To lay a foundation stone; to celebrate the laying of a cornerstone or breaking ground for a building project.

Electrode; the point where electric current enters or leaves a conductive object.

電結他电结他

Electric guitar.

Chainsaw; an electric power tool used for cutting large objects like trees.

電焗爐电焗炉

An electric oven.

Electrician; a person who installs, inspects, and repairs electrical systems.

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電工學电工学

Electrical engineering.

Fourth place in a contest; third runner-up.

Your, His, or Her Highness; an honorific title for royal family members other than the monarch.

To cover the rear of a group; to stay at the back of a team to protect or guard against pursuit.

Electrical appliance, typically referring to household products such as refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners.

Electricity or electrical appliances.

電氣化电气化

To electrify; to convert a machine or system to run on electricity.

電器舖电器铺

An electrical appliance shop.

電器鋪电器铺

An electronics store or electrical appliance shop.

Electric charge; a physical property of matter caused by an imbalance of electrons and protons.

To captivate someone with a charming or flirtatious glance.

Petrol; gasoline.

Email; electronic mail sent over the internet via mail servers, containing text, images, or attachments.

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電油站电油站

Petrol station; gas station.

Electric chair; a device used to carry out execution by electrocution.

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電移位切試驗电移位切试验

Electrophoretic mobility shift assay.

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電影業电影业

The film industry; the movie business.

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電影明星电影明星

Movie star; a film star.

Electrocution; a method of execution using high-voltage electric current to cause death.

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電熱水爐电热水炉

An electric water heater.

電熱氈电热毡

Electric blanket

Capacitance; the ability of a capacitor to store electric charge.

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電容器电容器

Capacitor; an electronic component used to store electrical energy.

Power source; the origin of electrical power in a circuit.

Electric cable, typically made of copper or aluminum and insulated, used to transmit electricity or signals.

Electric current; the flow of electric charge.

電流計电流计

Galvanometer; an instrument for detecting and measuring small electric currents.

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電流強度电流强度

Electric current intensity or strength.

Electricity; electric power used as an energy source.

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電力網电力网

Power grid; power network.

電力線电力线

Power line; a cable used for transmitting electrical power.

Radiotherapy or electrotherapy.

Electric circuit; a closed system that allows electrical current to flow.

電路圖电路图

Circuit diagram; schematic or electrical diagram of an electronic circuit.

To contact or keep in touch by telephone.

Electric eel; a long freshwater fish native to South America capable of generating electric shocks.