Cantonese words starting with T

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Tiexi district, a name used for urban districts in northern China.

tit3 sai1 keoi1

鐵西區铁西区

Tiexi, the name of districts in Jilin's Siping City and Liaoning's Anshan City.

An iron core, or to be unwavering in one's determination.

Rust; the reddish-brown iron oxide that forms on the surface of iron or steel objects.

Iron and stone; figuratively hard, unyielding, or unfeeling.

tit3 sek6 sam1 coeng4

鐵石心腸铁石心肠

Hard-hearted, unfeeling, or having an iron will that makes one indifferent to emotion.

Iron wire, or a slang term for a subway enthusiast.

鐵絲網铁丝网

Wire netting, wire mesh, or a wire fence made of steel wire.

Iron wire; thin metal wire made of iron.

A metal trunk, chest, box, or safe.

tit3 syu6 hoi1 faa1

鐵樹開花铁树开花

An extremely rare event, or something that is highly unlikely to happen.

A tall tower made of iron or steel.

Iron heel; the cruel oppression or violent rule of an invading enemy or tyrant.

Marshal Josip Broz Tito, Yugoslav military and communist political leader.

An iron pipe or hollow metal tube, often referring to one small enough in diameter to be held as a weapon.

An iron cooking pot or wok.

Iron hand; firm, heavy-handed, or authoritarian rule and control.

An iron gate or security shutter made of iron or steel.

tit3 zaau2 mou4

鐵爪鵐铁爪鹀

The Lapland longspur (Calcarius lapponicus), a species of bird.

Anvil; a heavy iron block on which metal is shaped.

tit3 zeoi2 gai1

鐵嘴雞铁嘴鸡

An argumentative person who is sharp-tongued and highly difficult to win an argument against.

tit3 zeoi2 saa1 hang4

鐵嘴沙鴴铁嘴沙鸻

Greater sand plover (Anarhynchus leschenaultii), a bird species.

Iron rod or bar, typically used in construction, windows, or guardrails.

Irrefutable evidence; hard and undeniable proof.

tit3 zing3 jyu4 saan1

鐵證如山铁证如山

Irrefutable and ironclad evidence that cannot be denied or disproved.

tit3 zoeng1 gwan1 baa2 mun4

鐵將軍把門铁将军把门

Locked out; a locked gate or door, usually referring to a heavy iron padlock.

Blacksmith; a person who makes and repairs things made of iron.

An iron or steel staff.

Frivolous and playful, or to delay and put off.

To pick out, extract, or remove a small object using a needle-like or sharp, thin tool.

To instigate, incite discord, or sow dissension between others.

tiu1 but6 lei4 gaan3

挑撥離間挑拨离间

To deliberately sow discord, alienate people from each other, or stir up trouble to create conflict.

tiu1 but6 si6 fei1

挑撥是非挑拨是非

To sow discord, incite a quarrel, or make mischief.

To carp, find fault, or make petty criticism.

tiu1 daai6 loeng4

To play a leading role or bear the main responsibility.

To light a lamp, or to raise a lamp wick to make it burn brighter.

tiu1 dang1 but6 fo2

挑燈撥火挑灯拨火

To sow discord, instigate trouble, or stir up conflict between people.

tiu1 dang1 je6 zin3

挑燈夜戰挑灯夜战

To work, study, or fight late into the night by artificial light.

To flirt, entice, or tease someone in order to suggest a desire for physical or romantic intimacy.

tiu1 dau6 sing3

Provocative or titillating in nature.

To provoke, stir up, or entice.

Cross-stitch embroidery.

tiu1 faa1 ngaan5

To be dazzled by a wide variety of choices, making it difficult to choose.

Porter; a person hired to carry luggage or loads with a carrying pole.

To pick and choose, especially in a picky or fastidious manner.

To challenge someone.

tiu1 hau2 baan2

Fascia; a board or band used in building construction.

To provoke, incite, or stir up.