Cantonese words starting with G

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Separately or individually.

A sentence-final particle used to remind or warn someone, often with a sense of "you know" or "mind you".

One and a half.

Everyone; each and every one.

An individual; in one's own name, stripped of titles, affiliations, or relationships.

go3 jan4 sung4 baai3

個人崇拜个人崇拜

Cult of personality; the phenomenon of using propaganda to deify or build a heroic image of an individual.

go3 jan4 wai6 sang1

個人衛生个人卫生

Personal hygiene.

A sentence-final particle combination used to indicate an assertion, claim, or obvious conclusion.

A case, individual instance, or example of a larger category of events.

One's character, personality, and way of thinking and behaving.

An individual or separate entity; an independent person or object.

A sentence-final particle used to express exclamation, surprise, or a question.

The units digit or the ones place of a number.

Back then; at that time.

Height, build, or stature of a person.

Individual; used to describe a lone person or a single thing.

Sawtooth; the sharp teeth on a saw, or a jagged, zigzag pattern.

goe3 dou3 jat1 geng2 hyut3

鋸到一頸血锯到一颈血

To be ripped off, cheated, or extorted for a large amount of money.

To play a bowed string instrument, such as a violin, very badly and produce screeching sounds.

To eat steak or pork chops; to dine at a steakhouse.

Leg or foot; the limb used for standing and walking, or any of its parts such as the thigh, calf, or foot.

Knee-pit; the hollow behind the knee, anatomically known as the popliteal fossa.

The sole of the foot.

goek3 baan2 dai2

腳板底脚板底

The sole of the foot.

goek3 baan2 tong4

腳板堂脚板堂

The sole or bottom of the foot.

Step, pace, or the speed and movement of walking.

goek3 bou6 fau4 fau4

腳步浮浮脚步浮浮

Staggering; walking with unsteady, weak, or floating steps.

Instep; the upper surface of the foot.

Pedal or footplate; a small flat surface for resting one's foot or controlling a device.

goek3 daap6 ce1

腳踏車脚踏车

goek3 daap6 sat6 dei6

腳踏實地脚踏实地

To have one's feet on the ground; to be down-to-earth, practical, and realistic.

A tripod or monopod used to support and stabilize camera equipment.

Toenail; the hard, translucent keratinous cover on the top of the toes.

Ankle; the joint connecting the foot with the leg.

Heel; the back part of the foot below the ankle.

goek3 goek3 cat1 zyu3

腳腳七注脚脚七注

To be extremely lucky, especially in gambling; to be highly successful or dead on target every time.

Calf; the muscular back part of the lower leg.

goek3 gwaa1 dam1

腳瓜眈脚瓜眈

Calf; the back portion of the lower leg.

goek3 gwaa1 nong4

腳瓜瓤脚瓜瓤

Calf; the muscular part of the back of the lower leg.

Shin bone or shank.

goek3 gwat1 lik6

腳骨力脚骨力

Leg strength; stamina or ability for walking.

A common name for the softshell turtle.

To have weak legs; to go weak at the knees with no strength to support oneself.

Walking ability or leg strength; the physical capacity of one's legs to walk.

Instep; the upper surface of the foot.

Leg hair; hair on the lower legs and thighs.

Ankle; specifically the bony protrusions on either side of the ankle joint.

The sole of the foot, especially the arch.

A role or character in a play or movie; a person, fellow, or chap.