Cantonese words starting with J

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To depend on, rest on, or rely on something in order to achieve success.

jau5 laat6 jau5 m4 laat6

有辣有唔辣

To have both pros and cons, or to have something to suit everyone.

Courteous or polite; often used to describe polite speech.

Reasonable, justified, or supported by evidence.

To have reasons or justification; to be justified.

jau5 lei5 mou5 lei5

Regardless of whether it makes sense, what the consequences are, or what the cost is.

有理數有理数

Rational number; any real number that can be expressed as the ratio of two integers.

jau5 lei5 zau2 pin3 tin1 haa6

有理走遍天下

With justice or reason on your side, you can go anywhere.

Beneficial, advantageous, or favorable; having a positive impact.

jau5 lei6 ho2 tou4

有利可圖有利可图

Profitable; having good prospects of making a profit or gaining an advantage.

Strong, powerful, influential, or wealthy.

Capable, talented, or of high quality.

To have found useful information, a clue, or an important target; to have genuine talent or ability.

To have an attractive bottom or a well-shaped behind.

jau5 loeng5 dou6

有兩度有两度

To have skills, ability, or some tricks up one's sleeve.

jau5 loeng5 sau2

有兩手有两手

To have a real skill; to be capable, proficient, or an old hand at something.

An expression used by a passenger, typically on a minibus, to tell the driver they want to get off.

To trouble or bother someone, or to express gratitude in a very polite and formal manner.

To have an affair; to have a secret romantic relationship.

有路數有路数

To have connections, leads, or know the tricks of the trade to get things done.

An expression of apology used by a host to excuse any negligence in welcoming or treating guests.

Wealthy or rich, often used in a slightly teasing or playful way.

jau5 man4 jau5 lou6

To speak clearly, coherently, and persuasively.

jau5 man4 jau5 lou6

有紋有路有纹有路

To speak or act in an organized, reasonable, and orderly manner; to make sense.

jau5 mat1 ji1 juk1

In case something bad happens or there is any sign of trouble.

jau5 mat1 m4 to5

Is there anything wrong, or what is wrong.

jau5 me1 dung1 gwaa1 dau6 fu6

有乜冬瓜豆腐

If anything unfortunate or fatal happens.

Spoiled or gone bad, or describing obscene or dirty content.

jau5 mei6 siu3 waa2

有味笑話有味笑话

Dirty joke; a joke about sex.

Famous; well-known; known by many people.

Respected by others; having face or prestige.

Promising; hopeful; likely or having a good chance of happening.

jau5 mou4 jau5 jik6

Grown up, independent, and no longer obedient.

To have or not; used to ask if someone possesses something or has done something.

jau5 mou5 daai3 doi6

有冇帶袋有冇带袋

To ask whether someone has brought a bag, or figuratively, whether they have brought a condom.

jau5 mou5 gaau2 co3

有冇搞錯有冇搞错

An expression of outrage or disbelief when something goes wrong or is ridiculous.

jau5 mou5 gaau2 cok3

有冇攪錯有冇搅错

Expression of disbelief, annoyance, or protest: "How could this be?" or "Are you kidding?"

jau5 mou5 liu6 dou3

To ask whether someone has ability, competence, or results.

jau5 muk6 gung6 dou2

Obvious to all; plain for everyone to see.

有沒有有没有

An interrogative phrase used to ask "is there?", "do you have?", or "have you?"

jau5 naai5 bin6 si6 noeng4

有奶便是娘

To worship anyone who provides sustenance or benefits; to seek profit and forget morality.

有諗頭有谂头

To have creative, innovative, or great ideas.

jau5 nei5 mou5 ngo5

A phrase expressing a refusal to compromise or declaring an all-out fight where only one can survive.

Bait; a benefit or enticement used to lure someone into a trap or scam.

jau5 ngaa5 ze1 tau4

有瓦遮頭有瓦遮头

To have shelter from the elements, or figuratively, to have a place to live.

jau5 ngaan5 bat1 sik1 taai3 saan1

有眼不識泰山有眼不识泰山

To overlook, fail to recognize, or underestimate an important or powerful person or thing.

jau5 ngaan5 doi2

To have bags under one's eyes.

jau5 ngaan5 gwong1

To have good taste, foresight, or a discerning eye.

jau5 ngaan5 mou4 zyu1

有眼無珠有眼无珠

Lacking the ability to discern or appreciate the quality or value of people or things.

jau5 ngo5 hai2 dou6

Don't worry, I am here to help, support, or protect you.