Cantonese words starting with G

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To cede; to transfer a piece of territory to another country.

got3 loeng6 hung4 ji1 jyun2

葛量洪醫院葛量洪医院

Grantham Hospital, a hospital in Hong Kong.

To slit or attempt to slit one's wrists.

葛民輝葛民辉

Eric Kot Man-fai, a Hong Kong actor, singer, and entertainer.

To part with something you love or cherish.

To harvest rice crops.

To leave the table as soon as one has made enough winnings, typically in mahjong or gambling.

To leave a gambling game early with one's winnings, leaving no chance for others to win it back.

High riverbank.

Cake, pudding, or pastry; any soft, solid food made from starch, water, and flavorings that is baked or steamed.

Young; a young animal.

Paste, ointment, cream, or other thick, viscous substances.

Tall; high; having a great vertical physical extent or distance from the ground.

High-handed; oppressive, especially when describing policies or governance that rely on the heavy-handed use of power.

高壓煲高压煲

A pressure cooker.

gou1 bat1 ho2 paan1

Too high to reach; unattainable or unapproachable.

gou1 bat1 sing4 dai1 bat1 zau6

高不成低不就

To be unable to reach higher standards but unwilling to settle for lower ones, typically regarding jobs or partners.

gou1 bei2 baai3 jan4

Kobe Bryant, the famous professional basketball player.

Upper floors of a building, or high-level management in an organization.

High definition (HD), typically referring to a resolution of 720p or above.

gou1 cing1 fei2 ceoi3 toi4

高清翡翠台

TVB HD Jade, a television channel in Hong Kong.

Superb, excellent, or highly skilled.

Climax, the most exciting part of an event; also refers to high tide or a sexual orgasm.

gou1 ciu4 dit6 hei2

To reach climax after climax, or have exciting moments occurring one after another.

To sing loudly or shout out a song.

gou1 coi4 sang1

Talented, top-performing, or outstanding student.

High speed; fast.

gou1 cuk1 gung1 lou6

Expressway, highway, or motorway designed for high-speed vehicular traffic with no traffic lights.

gou1 cuk1 tit3 lou6

高速鐵路高速铁路

High speed rail.

gou1 cyu3 bat1 sing1 hon4

高處不勝寒高处不胜寒

It is lonely at the top; literally, one cannot bear the cold of high places.

Tall and well-built; of a large, high, and broad physique.

gou1 daai6 seoi1

A derogatory term for a tall, large person who is unpleasant, obnoxious, or a bully.

gou1 daai6 wai1 maang5

Tall and well-built; having a tall stature and powerful appearance.

gou1 daan2 baak6

High in protein; rich in protein.

To reach as high as, or up to a certain level.

Height, vertical position, or level of quality and ability.

Golden Computer Center and Arcade, Golden Forum, or the historical figure Gou Dang.

Higher; higher-level; advanced; superior.

gou1 dang2 faat3 jyun2

The High Court of Hong Kong, consisting of the Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeal.

gou1 dang2 gaau3 juk6

Higher education or post-secondary education.

Snobbish, stuck-up, or arrogant; aloof and unwilling to speak to or respond to others.

gou1 dau3 maau1

高竇貓高窦猫

A snob; an arrogant or aloof person.

Highland or high ground; also a commanding position or moral high ground.

Cakes and pastries; dim sum of the cake variety.

High-profile; high-key, flamboyant, or ostentatious.

Top-grade, high-class, or of superior quality.

gou1 dong3 gai1

高檔雞高档鸡

A high-class female prostitute.

高檔嘢高档嘢

High-end or high-quality goods.

gou1 dong6 dong6

Very tall, especially when describing structures, objects, or people standing straight.