Cantonese words starting with J

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jan1 jan4 ji4 ji6

因人而異因人而异

To vary from person to person; to have different effects on different individuals.

The reason, cause, or origin of an event.

Thus, therefore, or as a result; used to indicate the outcome of an event.

Joyfully, gladly, or with pleasure; happy and willing to do something.

In response to, according to, or depending on a situation or change.

Past favors and grudges, but usually referring to old grievances, resentments, or animosity.

Fate, destiny, or lucky coincidence.

The happy fate or destiny that brings two people together in marriage.

Joyful, delightful, and happy.

An action or gesture done to please, flatter, or show attentiveness to someone.

Why; for what reason; how come.

To vanish and be forgotten, or to be buried and covered up.

jan1 ning4 lou6

恩寧路恩宁路

Enning Road, a historic street located in Liwan District, Guangzhou, China.

Deeply in love, affectionate, and sweet (usually of a couple).

Sunny Bay, an MTR interchange station on the Tung Chung line for Hong Kong Disneyland.

Enping, a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Jiangmen in Guangdong, China, and one of the Siyi.

jan1 sai3 lei6 dou6

因勢利導因势利导

To guide or direct matters of action in accordance with the circumstances and developing trends.

Reputable, reliable, and trustworthy.

A revered teacher to whom a student owes a debt of gratitude.

To admire or look at with envy.

jan1 siu2 sat1 daai6

To suffer a great loss for a small gain; to lose something major for a minor benefit.

To appreciate, admire, or enjoy.

Factor; an integer that divides another integer evenly without a remainder.

Factor or element; a variable or parameter that influences an event.

To screen, judge, and select from a group of people or items based on quality or authenticity.

jan1 tung4 zoi3 zou6

An expression used to praise someone whose immense favor has given one a new lease on life.

Gratified, gladdened, or pleased to see things improving.

Because; because of; used to introduce a reason or motive.

Favour, kindness, or help received from others.

To graciously approve or grant permission, typically by a superior to a subordinate.

Factor; a term or number that divides another evenly, or a contributing element.

jan1 zoeng1 sau4 bou3

恩將仇報恩将仇报

To bite the hand that feeds you; to repay kindness with enmity.

To beware of; to be careful of.

Be careful; used to tell someone to watch out or be cautious.

To endure, bear, tolerate, or withstand something unpleasant.

A riddle or mystery.

To hide or conceal; secret.

To hide, conceal, or cover up.

Concealed, hidden from view, or hard to discover.

Unable to bear or tolerate; cannot help doing something.

Secret, hidden, or mysterious.

The "long stride" radical of Chinese characters.

Secrets; facts or details of a situation that cannot be told to others.

To hide, conceal, or cover up.

Obscure, vague, veiled, or difficult to understand.

To live in seclusion, away from society and in solitude.

To imply, hint at, or contain a deeper, underlying meaning.

To suppress one's anger or hold in one's feelings.

jan2 hei3 tan1 seng1

忍氣吞聲忍气吞声

To swallow insults and humiliation silently, enduring indignity or grievance without protest.

To hide one's true thoughts and emotions.