Cantonese words starting with J

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ji3 daai6 lei6 fan2

Spaghetti, or pasta in general.

ji3 daai6 lei6 hong4 hung1 gung1 si1

意大利航空公司

Alitalia, the former Italian national airline.

ji3 daai6 lei6 wan4 tan1

意大利雲吞意大利云吞

Ravioli, tortellini, or other types of Italian stuffed pasta.

Admirable virtue or moral excellence.

Good morality and behavior; a noble example.

Pasta or spaghetti; short for 意大利粉, a noodle of Italian origin.

Opinion, view, idea, or suggestion.

The artistic conception, mood, or atmosphere of a literary or artistic work that evokes deep reflection.

ji3 haa6 jyu4 ho4

What do you think? (An expression used to ask for someone's opinion)

Virtuous deeds or good behavior, traditionally associated with women's exemplary conduct.

Impulsive emotion, temperament, or personal feelings.

ji3 hei3 fung1 faat3

意氣風發意气风发

High-spirited, energetic, and brimming with confidence.

ji3 hei3 jung6 si6

意氣用事意气用事

To act on impulse or be swayed by personal emotions when making a decision.

ji3 hing3 laan4 saan1

意興闌珊意兴阑珊

To lose interest, enthusiasm, or passion for something.

Intention, purpose, or inclination.

ji3 hoeng3 syu1

意向書意向书

Letter of intent; a document or contract expressing an intention.

To have sexual fantasies, or to indulge in unrealistic, absurd daydreams.

ji3 jau4 mei6 zeon6

意猶未盡意犹未尽

To feel unsatisfied or wanting more; to not have had enough of something enjoyable.

Meaning, sense, or significance.

Free translation or liberal translation; translating the general meaning rather than doing it word-for-word.

Wish, desire, or aspiration; what one hopes to achieve.

To expect, predict, or anticipate a situation or outcome in advance.

Pearl barley or Job's tears; an oval, greyish-white seed used for food and medicine.

The written or spoken Italian language.

To mean, imply, signify, or indicate.

An accident or unexpected, unforeseen event.

An idea, thought, or concept.

Meaning; the idea, message, or intention expressed by language or behavior.

Consciousness; awareness; human perception and thoughts of the objective world.

意識到意识到

To realize, become aware of, or become conscious of something.

ji3 sik1 jing4 taai3

意識形態意识形态

Ideology; a system of ideas, values, and assumptions that shape social or political thinking, such as socialism or liberalism.

意識流意识流

Stream of consciousness; a literary narrative technique depicting a character's flowing thoughts.

To imagine, expect, or anticipate.

ji3 soeng2 bat1 dou3

Unexpected; out of one's expectation.

An omen, sign, or portent; something believed to bring good or bad luck.

An intent, intention, or plan to achieve a certain purpose.

To realize, understand, or sense something that is left unsaid or implicit.

Intention, aim, or purpose.

Willpower, determination, or the mental state of being resolved to do something.

Willpower; the mental strength and determination to achieve a goal.

Imagery; literary representations combining objective images and subjective thoughts to convey specific meanings.

ji3 zoi6 jin4 ngoi6

To have implications beyond the literal words; to read between the lines.

The person of one's dreams; beloved person; the person that one loves.

Instrument, apparatus, or tool.

Diminutive suffix, no longer productive.

A derogatory term used in ancient China to refer to foreign countries or non-Han ethnic groups.

An aunt, or a form of address for a middle-aged woman.

Suitable or appropriate.

An ancient ritual wine vessel; also refers to laws, rules, or the Yi ethnic group.