Cantonese words starting with J

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To express or describe in words.

To study, research, and examine.

To postpone or delay an event by at least one day.

jin4 kei4 fu6 fun2

To defer payment; to pay at a later date.

In a short time; before long.

To recruit or headhunt talented people; to retain personnel.

Beautiful, elegant, and pretty.

jin4 lei5 leon6

弦理論弦理论

String theory; a theoretical framework in physics.

String theory, a theoretical framework in physics.

Speech, opinions, or remarks that have been expressed publicly.

jin4 leon6 gaai3

言論界言论界

The press, media, or commentators who express opinions in public forums.

jin4 leon6 gei1 gwaan1

言論機關言论机关

The press; media outlets or organs of public opinion.

jin4 leon6 zi6 jau4

言論自由言论自由

Freedom of speech; the right to express one's opinions without restriction.

Fuel; substance that can be burned to release energy, such as wood, gasoline, or uranium.

jin4 liu2 ceon4 waan4

燃料循環燃料循环

Fuel cycle; the progression of nuclear fuel through various stages from mining to disposal.

jin4 liu2 din6 ci4

燃料電池燃料电池

jin4 liu2 sam1 faai3

燃料芯塊燃料芯块

Fuel pellets; small blocks of nuclear fuel used in reactors.

Good and virtuous; possessing excellent character and kindness.

Hardworking and diligent, especially in reference to one's efforts and contributions.

Channels through which criticisms and suggestions can be communicated to the leadership.

Extremely urgent; pressing; in imminent danger.

jin4 mei4 zi1 gap1

A matter of extreme urgency or an imminent crisis.

To stretch or extend continuously in an unbroken line.

To state clearly; to speak plainly and directly to the heart of the matter.

Wise, sensible, and sagacious, especially of a leader.

jin4 ming4 ngok6 hei3

弦鳴樂器弦鸣乐器

String instrument; chordophone.

To grind, polish, or mill something into powder or a smooth surface.

jin4 mo4 coi4 liu2

Abrasive; materials used for grinding, sanding, or polishing.

Abrasive material.

研磨盤研磨盘

Coal fuel; to burn coal.

jin4 mui4 wo1 lou4

燃煤鍋爐燃煤锅炉

Coal-burning boiler

Spittle, saliva, or foam from the mouth.

A person who is both virtuous and capable.

To delay; to be late or postponed.

延誤費延误费

Demurrage; a fee charged for delay in shipping or transport.

jin4 ngoi6 zi1 hoeng2

弦外之響弦外之响

Overtones; an implied, underlying, or literal meaning beyond the spoken words.

jin4 ngoi6 zi1 jam1

Underlying meaning, implication, or overtone behind someone's words or actions.

jin4 ngoi6 zi1 jam1

絃外之音弦外之音

Implication; an implied meaning that is not explicitly stated in words.

jin4 ngoi6 zi1 ji3

Overtone; implication; underlying meaning beyond the literal words.

jin4 ngoi6 zi1 ji3

An implication, underlying meaning, or overtone behind spoken words.

String instruments, or the music played by them.

jin4 ngok6 deoi2

弦樂隊弦乐队

String orchestra.

jin4 ngok6 hei3

弦樂器弦乐器

String instrument; a musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating strings.

To prolong or extend one's life.

jin4 nin4 jik1 sau6

延年益壽延年益寿

To prolong one's life or increase longevity.

賢內助贤内助

An excellent, supportive wife; a respectful term for a good wife.

Yan'an, a prefecture-level city in Shaanxi province, China.

Yan'an, a prefecture-level city in Shaanxi Province.