Cantonese words starting with L

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To be reduced to or degrade into a worse state or condition.

To undergo samsara, transmigrate, or reincarnate in the endless cycle of death and rebirth.

To take turns; to rotate or alternate duties.

Bits and fragments of something; small, scattered, or isolated parts of a larger whole.

The person sitting next to you at work or school.

leon4 zyu6 lai4

輪住嚟轮住嚟

Stingy; unwilling to give or share what one has.

A Chinese surname.

To sentence, punish, or deal with a criminal case in accordance with the law.

A point or argument used to support one's statement or opinion.

An argument, sentiment, or view; one's attitude and perspective when discussing a matter.

To judge or make a conclusion based on inference or reasoning.

Evidence or grounds used to support an argument.

leon6 gung1 hang4 soeng2

論功行賞论功行赏

To award and praise individuals according to the significance of their contributions or achievements.

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論論盡盡论论尽尽

Very clumsy, awkward, or troublesome.

Thesis, paper, dissertation, or academic essay showing research findings.

Stingy, mean, or unwilling to give or share what one has.

A forum; a physical or online platform for open discussion.

Debate; a discussion or argument on the merits, truth, or quality of opinions and ideas.

Clumsy, slow, or careless in movement or thought.

To discuss or talk about tactics.

To prove, expound, or demonstrate; a logical proof or argument.

Academic writings, such as scholarly articles, research papers, and lab reports.

The Lisu ethnic group of Yunnan province.

Law; ordinance; a decree or regulation promulgated by a government.

Chestnut; the nut or the tree.

Rate or ratio; the proportion of one quantity to another.

Bamboo suitable for making poles, or a type of ancient wind instrument similar to a bugle.

Laws and regulations; legal statutes.

Ritsuryō, a historical system of law; an imperative or command.

Lawyer; attorney.

Lushi, a form of traditional regulated verse consisting of eight lines with strict tonal and parallel structures.

leot6 si1 hong2

律師行律师行

Law firm; a lawyer's office where legal documents are signed.

律師樓律师楼

A law firm or attorney's office where legal services are provided and documents are signed.

律師紙律师纸

A formal letter, statement, or document issued by a lawyer.

Chestnut; the brown nut of the Castanea tree, commonly used as a food ingredient.

Judicial affairs, justice, or the administration of law.

leot6 zing3 si1

The Department of Justice of the Hong Kong government.

leot6 zing3 si1 si1 zoeng2

律政司司長律政司司长

Secretary for Justice; the head of the Department of Justice in Hong Kong.

Label; sticker.

Come; an informal or spoken term for coming or arriving.

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Sloppy, careless, and not paying proper attention to detail in one's work.

This time, this round, or this game.

A type of oak tree, or an ancient torture device used to crush fingers.

A local term for the downstream branches or distributaries of the Pearl River.

Bright; to shine, glisten, or sparkle.

Gravel or pebbles; small, water-worn stones.

Clap of thunder; crashing thunder.