Cantonese words starting with G

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Shoulder; the part of the body where the arm connects to the torso.

To persist, persevere, or stick to something without giving up or giving in.

gin1 ci4 bat1 haai6

堅持不懈坚持不懈

To persist; to persevere; to make continuous and unremitting efforts without giving up.

To assert positively, declare categorically, or insist on something with absolute certainty.

Resolute, steadfast, or staunch; unshakeable in one's beliefs or opinions.

gin1 ding6 bat1 ji4

堅定不移坚定不移

Firm and unshakable; resolute and unwavering.

gin1 ding6 lau4 gaa3

堅定流㗎坚定流㗎

Is it for real or not? Used to question the genuineness or reliability of a piece of news, information, or an object.

Caine Road, a street on the foothills of Victoria Peak on Hong Kong Island.

To shoulder a burden, responsibility, or the hopes of others.

gin1 fu6 zung6 jam6

肩負重任肩负重任

To shoulder a heavy responsibility or bear a heavy burden.

Shoulder; shoulder blade.

Solid, firm, or sturdy, particularly when describing buildings and structures.

Nut; a general term for edible seeds or fruits with a hard shell, such as peanuts or walnuts.

gin1 gwo3 sek6 gin1

堅過石堅坚过石坚

Extremely authentic, true, or solid.

Persevering, steadfast, and showing great fortitude in the face of long-term suffering or hardship.

gin1 jan2 bat1 bat6

堅忍不拔坚忍不拔

Firm and unyielding; possessing unwavering willpower and determination.

Real, authentic things; the genuine article.

Resolute, mentally strong, and unyielding in the face of obstacles and setbacks.

Determined, firm, and unwavering in attitude.

gin1 kyut3 fau2 jing6

堅決否認坚决否认

To strongly deny; to flatly refuse to admit or acknowledge something.

Highly reliable, authentic, or accurate information, news, or source material.

gin1 nei4 dei6 sing4

堅尼地城坚尼地城

Kennedy Town, an area in the northwestern part of Hong Kong Island.

Hard, solid, or tough; not easily deformed or worn down.

Firm, persistent, and unyielding in character or action.

Tough, pliable, and resilient; difficult to tear or break.

To guard securely, hold on to, or firmly defend.

To firmly and steadfastly believe without a single doubt.

Firm, straight, and strong, or of stock prices, holding up strong and bullish.

Unfortunate, difficult, or limping; also used to describe a donkey or an arrogant attitude.

To lift up a cover or lid, uncovering what was underneath.

To build, construct, or establish.

Tendon; a band of fibrous tissue connecting muscle to bone.

To see or perceive visually; to meet or encounter.

To appear or be published in the newspapers.

gin3 bou6 haang4 bou6

見步行步见步行步

To take things as they come, dealing only with immediate problems instead of making long-term plans.

gin3 cin2 hoi1 ngaan5

見錢開眼见钱开眼

To become greedy and excited at the prospect of getting money.

To build, construct, or create something from scratch.

gin3 cit3 ngan4 hong4

建設銀行建设银行

China Construction Bank; CCB

gin3 cit3 sing3

建設性建设性

Constructiveness; the quality of being helpful, creative, or promoting progress.

Building materials; materials used for construction.

Insight; unique views, analysis, or judgement on a matter.

To see; to perceive with eyes as something enters your field of vision.

Of rice, to rise or swell well when cooked.

gin3 fung1 sai2 to4

見風使𢃇见风使𢃇

To adapt to circumstances; to act pragmatically or change one's view based on the situation.

Opinion, view, or understanding of a matter.

To establish diplomatic relations.

To act according to the circumstances; to see and seize an opportunity.

gin3 gei1 hang4 si6

見機行事见机行事

To act according to the circumstances; to be good at seizing opportunities.

gin3 gou1 baai3 gin3 dai1 caai2

見高拜見低踩见高拜见低踩

To flatter those of higher status and bully, look down on, or abuse those of lower status.