Cantonese words starting with D

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dang1 gei3 meng2

登記名登记名

To register one's name or sign up.

To ascend the throne.

To stamp one's foot in anger, frustration, or impatience.

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

dang1 gou1 jat1 fu1

To issue a clarion call; to make a public appeal that attracts immediate and widespread support.

dang1 gou1 mong6 jyun5

登高望遠登高望远

To ascend a height and look into the distance, often used metaphorically for taking a long-term and broad view.

Fluorescent light tube.

Lighting, or light produced from an artificial source.

dang1 gwong2 gou3

登廣告登广告

To place or publish an advertisement.

To pass away, specifically referring to the death of an emperor or monarch.

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 land on the moon; to make a moon landing.

To visit and look out from a high place, such as a scenic mountain, tower, or viewpoint.

To board a ship.

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

To land; to disembark onto land.

dang1 luk6 jyut6 kau4

登陸月球登陆月球

To land on the moon.

dang1 luk6 laam6

登陸艦登陆舰

Landing craft; landing ship.

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

dang1 lung4 faa1

燈籠花灯笼花

Chinese enkianthus, a flowering shrub native to southern China.

dang1 lung4 fu3

燈籠褲灯笼裤

Bloomers or knickerbockers; loose-fitting trousers that are gathered at the waist and knees or ankles.

dang1 lung4 gwo2

燈籠果灯笼果

Cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana).

dang1 lung4 jyu2

燈籠魚灯笼鱼

Lanternfish; anglerfish.

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 visit someone at their home.

To open one's eyes wide, or to glare at someone in anger.

To go ashore; to disembark from a boat or ship onto land.

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

dang1 saan1 gaa1

Mountaineer; an experienced or professional mountain climber.

dang1 saan1 kau3

Carabiner; a metal loop with a spring-gated opening used in climbing and outdoor activities.

Lampwick; the wick of a lamp or candle.

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

dang1 sam1 cou2

燈心草灯心草

Rush (botany); a type of wetland plant with hollow stems.

dang1 sam1 cou2

燈芯草灯芯草

Common rush (Juncus effusus), a plant whose pith is traditionally used as a lamp wick.

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.

Filament in a lightbulb.

Immediately; at once.

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

To become an immortal; to pass away.

To climb up, mount, step onto, or board.

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