Cantonese words starting with J

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jyut3 jing4 gon1 jim4

Hepatitis B; a viral liver infection transmitted through mother-to-child contact or body fluids.

jyut3 jing4 nou5 jim4

乙型腦炎乙型脑炎

Japanese encephalitis, also known as epidemic encephalitis B.

jyut3 joeng5 gei1

Ethoxy; an alkoxy group in organic chemistry consisting of an ethyl group bonded to an oxygen atom.

The fifty-second year of the sexagenary cycle.

Ether; diethyl ether.

The thirty-second year of the sixty-year sexagenary cycle, such as 1955 or 2015.

Japanese encephalitis.

Ethylamino group.

Ethanol; a flammable, volatile, clear liquid chemical compound commonly known as alcohol.

jyut3 seon4 syun1

Glycolic acid (C2H4O3).

Acetyl group in chemistry.

jyut3 sin1 daam2 gaan2

乙酰膽鹼乙酰胆碱

Acetylcholine; an organic chemical that functions in the brain and body of many animals as a neurotransmitter.

jyut3 sin1 on1 bei2 lok6 jyun4 tung4

乙酰胺吡咯烷酮

Piracetam, a nootropic drug.

Ethanoic acid; acetic acid, the substance that gives vinegar its sour taste, with the chemical formula CH₃COOH.

jyut3 syun1 gan1

Acetate radical or acetate ion (CH3COO-).

jyut3 syun1 gei1

Acetyl group or radical (CH3COO-).

jyut3 syun1 jim4

乙酸鹽乙酸盐

Acetate; a salt or ester of acetic acid.

Ether; a hypothetical medium formerly believed to fill all space and transmit light.

The forty-second year of the sexagenary cycle, such as 1965 or 2025.

jyut3 zong6 git3 coeng4

乙狀結腸乙状结肠

Type B, category B, second class or grade, or beta.

jyut3 zung2 lap1 zi2

乙種粒子乙种粒子

Beta particle; a high-speed electron or positron emitted by a radioactive nucleus.

jyut3 zung2 se6 sin3

乙種射線乙种射线

Beta ray; a stream of electrons emitted during radioactive decay.

Pleased, delighted, or happy.

The moon, or things related to the moon.

A hole or cave, or an acupuncture point.

Short for Guangdong; used for things related to Guangdong and Cantonese culture.

An ancient writing brush, an introductory particle, or to be agile.

An alternative form of 悅, meaning pleased or delighted.

Abbreviation of Vietnam.

To read, inspect, or go through written material or documents.

Lunula; the white, crescent-shaped area at the base of a fingernail.

jyut6 baak6 fung1 cing1

月白風清月白风清

A pleasant evening with a bright moon and a gentle breeze.

Mooncake, a festive baked pastry eaten to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

To review troops; to inspect and parade military forces.

jyut6 bing1 sik1

閱兵式阅兵式

A military parade.

Bunch planting; dibbling, where seeds are sown in small holes or pockets.

jyut6 bong1 jyut6 mong4

越幫越忙越帮越忙

To try to help but end up causing more trouble or being a hindrance.

Monthly report, monthly statement, or a monthly publication.

To read the newspaper.

jyut6 bou3 sat1

閱報室阅报室

A newspaper reading room.

The fifteenth day of the lunar month.

Yuebei, a hypothetical heavenly body in ancient Chinese astronomy located at the lunar apogee.

Moonrise; the rising of the moon.

jyut6 ceot1 gaai3 sin3

越出界線越出界线

To cross the line; to exceed a boundary or limit.

Monthly allowance or monthly payment.

The beginning or first few days of a month.