Cantonese words starting with G

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Golden yellow; a bright, brilliant yellow color like gold, often used to describe fried food.

Sugarcane; a tropical crop mostly used to make sugar or consumed raw and boiled.

gam1 zi1 jyu4 ji4

甘之如飴甘之如饴

To gladly endure hardships for something one loves, finding the struggle sweet like sugar.

Gold; the precious metal.

A pyramid; can refer to the structure, a pyramid-shaped diagram, or a multi-layered concept.

gam1 zi6 ziu1 paai4

A gold-lettered signboard, symbolizing an excellent, well-established, and highly reputable brand.

gam1 zing1 fo2 ngaan5

Keen eyes able to discern real from fake; also used to describe being highly alert or staying up to finish a task.

gam1 ziu1 jau5 zau2 gam1 ziu1 zeoi3

今朝有酒今朝醉

To live in the moment and enjoy life while one can.

Gold medal or first prize in a competition.

gam1 zoeng6 zoeng2

金像獎金象奖

Hong Kong Film Awards.

Phyllostachys parvifolia, a species of bamboo.

Admiralty, a commercial district on Hong Kong Island located between Central and Wan Chai.

gam1 zung1 dou6

金鐘道金钟道

Queensway, a major road in Admiralty, Hong Kong.

Roasted suckling pig used in ceremonial, sacrificial, or wedding events.

Financial backer, sponsor, or funder.

Gold brick; a bar of gold.

In that case; then; well.

Related to feelings, senses, or perception.

To dare; to be brave enough to do something.

Brocade; a brightly colored silk fabric, or things with bright colors.

A trophy, prize, or championship banner awarded in a competition.

Emotion, affection, or a deep emotional bond between people.

gam2 cing4 jung6 si6

To act on impulse; to be swayed by one's emotions rather than reason.

To address everyone or refer to all people present.

To dare to accept or bear responsibility.

Expression of disbelief or shock that something is allowed, possible, or successful; "how can that be?"

噉都得啖都得

Used to express shock, disapproval, or disbelief at how someone has behaved or how something has happened.

To raid an illegal gambling den.

To feel; to have an emotional response to one's own thoughts or external stimuli.

To be moved or touched; to feel a strong sense of empathy or sympathy.

To reform a wrongdoer and influence them to become a good person through words or actions.

Probation officer.

gam2 gaa1 caan2

冚家剷冚家铲

A highly offensive term of abuse used to insult or curse someone.

gam2 gaa1 fu3 gwai3

冚家富貴冚家富贵

A euphemistic curse wishing death upon someone's entire family, used to express anger or annoyance.

To feel deeply grateful or indebted; to have a strong desire to repay a kindness.

A feeling, sensation, or emotion.

gam2 gou1 gam2 daai6

Of equal rank, level, or status, with no distinction in hierarchy or importance.

Sense organ; sensory organ.

Nylon; polyamide fiber.

gam2 gwong1 zi2

感光紙感光纸

Photosensitive paper

gam2 hing3 ceoi3

感興趣感兴趣

To be interested in; to be curious about someone or something and want to learn more.

To be grateful or deeply appreciative.

To feel grateful and be thankful for the kindness of others.

gam2 jan1 daai3 dak1

To be deeply grateful for someone's kindness or favors.

感恩節感恩节

Thanksgiving Day; a holiday in the US and Canada celebrating the harvest, typically featuring turkey.

Touching, moving, or deeply affecting.

gam2 jan4 fai3 fu2

Very touching; deeply moving; striking a deep chord in someone's heart.