Cantonese words starting with J

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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.

jau5 lyun4 hai6

有聯繫有联系

To be connected; to have a connection or link.

Censored with pixelation or blurring, especially of adult videos.

An old expression used to tell the driver of a vehicle that you want to get off.

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

An inquiry asking if something is wrong, incorrect, or if there is any problem.

jau5 me1 dung1 gwaa1 dau6 fu6

有乜冬瓜豆腐

If anything unfortunate or fatal happens.

To begin to take shape or show signs of progress.

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

Attractive; glamorous; charismatic.

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.

jau5 ming4 mong4 sat6

有名亡實有名亡实

To exist only in name, having a name but no reality.

jau5 ming4 mou4 sat6

有名無實有名无实

Existing in name only; nominal or titular without any real substance.

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

To have or have not; whether there is any.

jau5 mou4 jau5 jik6

Grown up, independent, and no longer obedient.

jau5 mou4 soeng1 tung1

有無相通有无相通

Mutual exchange of assistance, resources, or goods.

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.

jau5 muk6 gung6 gin3

有目共見有目共见

Obvious to all; clear for anyone with eyes to see.

jau5 muk6 gung6 soeng2

有目共賞有目共赏

Clear to all; appreciated by everyone.

An emphatic or melodramatic way of asking "is there?" or "do you have?"

jau5 muk6 mou4 dou2

有目無睹有目无睹

To have eyes but fail to see; to turn a blind eye to something or be oblivious to it.

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 nang4 lik6

Capable, able, or competent.

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 ngai6 lik6

To have perseverance, willpower, and determination.

jau5 ngau1 tou1 cung4

有鉤絛蟲有钩绦虫

Pork tapeworm (Taenia solium).

jau5 ngo5 hai2 dou6

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