Cantonese words starting with D

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At first, originally, or at that time.

On the spot; at the scene; there and then.

dong1 coeng4 sei2 mong4

當場死亡当场死亡

To die at the scene; to die outright.

At the peak of one's career; in top form, fit, or formidable.

The place previously mentioned; local or that locality.

dong1 dei6 jan4

當地人当地人

Local people; locals; residents of a particular place.

Contemporary; of the present age or the era in which one lives.

To pawn; to pledge an object for money.

To manage household affairs and hold the primary decision-making power in a family.

dong1 gaa1 zok3 zyu2

當家作主当家作主

To be the master of one's own affairs; to hold a leading position in handling matters or making decisions.

In public; doing something inappropriate or embarrassing out on the street.

At present; nowadays; the current era.

To be on shift; to be on duty during a scheduled work period.

dong1 gei1 laap6 dyun6

當機立斷当机立断

To make a prompt decision at a critical moment.

The authorities; the relevant governmental organization, bureau, or department dealing with a matter.

To serve as an official or work in the government sector.

Dong quai or female ginseng, a herbal medicine made from the root of Angelica sinensis.

To be unlucky or have bad luck.

Highly popular, famous, or sought-after at the current moment.

dong1 hung4 zaa3 zi2 gai1

當紅炸子雞当红炸子鸡

An extremely popular public figure or celebrity, especially in show business.

dong1 jan4 bat1 joeng6

當仁不讓当仁不让

To take the initiative and not shrink from responsibility for a task one ought to do.

On that day; the day on which an event occurred.

Ex officio; automatically holding a position or status by virtue of one's office or identity.

dong1 keoi4 mou5 dou3

當佢冇到当渠冇到

To ignore someone's presence, treating them as if they are invisible.

To hold power, be in power, or be the person or group in control.

That evening; the same night.

Face to face; in someone's presence.

dong1 mou6 zi1 gap1

當務之急当务之急

The most pressing matter of the moment; a top priority or urgent task.

Conspicuous; placed or arranged in a way that is easy to see or notice.

When I; at the moment that I.

In those days; in those years; back then.

dong1 nin4 gam1 jat6

當年今日当年今日

This day in history; events that happened on the same date in previous years.

To be careful, take care, or pay attention.

To be unlucky or have bad luck.

At that time; at that moment; then.

dong1 si4 dak1 ling6

當時得令当时得令

Timely, opportune, or highly appropriate for the current season or occasion.

To treat something as important; to take something seriously.

當事人当事人

The person or party directly involved in a particular matter, event, or legal proceeding.

dong1 sik6 saang1 coi3

當食生菜当食生菜

As easy as pie; a piece of cake, often with a dismissive or contemptuous attitude.

To be elected; to win an election.

Right overhead or directly above; or right at the moment when something occurs.

dong1 tau4 paang5 hot3

當頭棒喝当头棒喝

To give someone a sudden wake-up call; to make someone realize their mistake.

That very same day.

Immediately or at once; often used before an adjective to emphasize an instant change.

At the peak of one's career; on the way up or waiting to be promoted.

dong1 zi1 mou4 kwai3

當之無愧当之无愧

To fully deserve a title or honor; to be worthy of praise without needing to feel ashamed.

To hold power; to be in office or in power.

To suffer; to be adversely affected or victimized.