Cantonese words starting with G

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As far as the eye can see.

Extremely; highly; exceedingly.

Extremely; very.

The ultimate, peak, or most perfect state of something.

Simultaneous, concurrent, or holding multiple roles or qualities at the same time.

To possess two positive qualities at the same time.

And; also; in addition; furthermore. Used to connect two properties of a similar nature.

To cut in line; to jump a queue.

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鶼鰈情深鹣鲽情深

Deeply in love; used to describe the profound affection of a married couple.

And; as well as; used to list two similar qualities or things.

To possess two different attributes at the same time.

To multitask or give consideration to more than one thing at the same time.

To also run or operate in addition to one's main business.

To hold a concurrent post; to concurrently hold more than one position.

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To possess or have multiple things at the same time.

Compatible; able to work together without mutual exclusion.

Part-time job; secondary work done in one's spare time.

To pick up; to gather.

Eaves; the overhanging edges of a roof.

To inspect, examine, or check.

To inspect or examine closely to check for anything unusual.

To investigate a criminal case and gather evidence.

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檢察官检察官

Prosecutor; a public prosecutor.

To test, check, or inspect; the act of conducting a test.

To behave oneself and pay close attention to one's own conduct.

To examine and certify; to test whether something meets established standards.

To report an offence, crime, or wrongdoing to the authorities or law enforcement.

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檢舉人检举人

A whistleblower; an informant who reports illegal activity or wrongdoing.

To prosecute or bring criminal charges against someone.

To quarantine; to inspect and isolate people, animals, or goods to prevent the spread of disease.

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檢疫站检疫站

Quarantine station.

To inspect, test, or examine closely.

To quickly or cursorily examine, inspect, or view.

To retrieve or search for information from a directory, database, or large body of data.

To review, reflect on, or conduct an investigation into a problem or past faults.

To seize or confiscate evidence or stolen goods during an inspection.

Sword; a double-edged, long-bladed weapon with a pointed tip.

Scabbard or sheath for holding a sword, knife, or other large blade.

Kendo; traditional Japanese martial art and sport using bamboo swords.

The night-blooming cereus flower, commonly used in Cantonese soups.

Fencing; a combat sport of dueling with swords.

A swordsman hero with supernatural skills in traditional Chinese fiction.

Cambridge, a city in England, its county, or the University of Cambridge.

Gladiolus; a garden plant with a long, sword-like stem of brightly coloured flowers.

Swordsmanship; the skill or martial art of using a sword.

Frugal; thrifty; to save money.

Frugal and simple; thrifty and plain.

Really; extremely; very.

Bonito; skipjack tuna.