Cantonese words starting with J

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Heartfelt, sincere, or genuine.

猶達斯犹达斯

To post or mail; the process of sending and delivering mail.

To let something be; to leave someone to their own devices according to their wishes.

Postal and telecommunications services.

Butter toast; sliced bread toasted and spread with butter.

To wander aimlessly in public places.

Judo; a traditional Japanese martial art focusing on throwing and grappling techniques.

Postage; the fee required for sending mail.

To travel or go on a trip; to tour.

Putty; a paste used to seal joint gaps or fix panes of glass.

The price of crude oil or petroleum.

Lettergram; an aerogramme or pre-stamped letter sheet that is written on, folded, sealed, and mailed.

Soy sauce chicken; a classic Cantonese siu mei dish of chicken marinated in soy sauce.

A loiterer or someone charged with the offense of loitering.

Long; long-standing; having lasted for a very long time.

Travelogue; a record of experiences and feelings written during travels.

To mail; to send something by post.

Chainsaw; a gasoline-powered chainsaw.

Guerrilla warfare; a flexible, mobile, and active strategy of attack.

Mail; post; items sent and delivered to a destination.

Gok-zai; a deep-fried sweet dumpling filled with peanuts, sesame, and sugar, eaten during Chinese New Year.

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游乾水游干水

To play mahjong.

An oil pipe, tubing, or pipeline; also used to refer to YouTube.

Facial surface oil that gives the skin a shiny or greasy appearance.

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A bamboo hat varnished with tung oil.

Tourist; sightseer; a person who travels to and visits a place that is not where they usually live.

Leisurely, carefree, and unburdened with work.

A parade for celebration, or a protest march or demonstration.

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To march in protest; to hold a demonstration.

To blend, mix, or integrate different elements.

Traditional Chinese deep-fried dough foods, such as yautiao, sesame balls, and ox-tongue pastry.

To stroll about and have a rest, or to relax and play.

Game; an entertainment activity played according to a set of rules for recreation and relaxation.

遊戲機游戏机

A game console or gaming machine used to play electronic games.

The mood or desire to travel, go sightseeing, or go on an outing.

To go on a river cruise.

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油香餅油香饼

Deep-fried Chinese pancake.

To study abroad or travel to a distant place to study.

Tourist or visitor; a person traveling or visiting a place for pleasure.

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悠悠蕩蕩悠悠荡荡

Swaying and drifting, or hanging around and loafing.

Moistened, sleek, and glossy; smooth and well-lubricated.

To hesitate, waver, or pause before making a decision.

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From now on; from this moment onwards.

Waxy ear; an ear that frequently produces wet or oily earwax.

Soot, grease, and smoke generated during high-temperature cooking.

Arising spontaneously or involuntarily, especially of a feeling.

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To arise or well up naturally; to be produced spontaneously.