Cantonese words starting with Z

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Sincere and genuine; describing deep, pure, and trustworthy feelings.

An authentic work of calligraphy or painting, rather than a copy or imitation.

True, real, or genuine.

To take good care of oneself; to treasure and look after oneself.

Pearl; a smooth, lustrous gem formed naturally or cultured inside molluscs.

zan1 zyu1 dou1 mou5 gam2 zan1

珍珠都冇咁真

One hundred percent true; absolutely genuine and without a doubt.

zan1 zyu1 dou1 mou5 gam3 zan1

珍珠都無咁真珍珠都无咁真

Absolutely true; 100% genuine and indisputable.

珍珠雞珍珠鸡

Mini lotus-leaf-wrapped sticky rice with chicken, or a guineafowl.

zan1 zyu1 naai5 caa4

Bubble tea; a beverage originating from Taiwan, made by adding tapioca pearls to milk tea.

Allah; the Islamic term for God.

A boundary, border, or path between fields.

Fine and dense, or closely woven.

A carriage crossboard; square; also used to express sorrow or worry.

Chariot, one of the twenty-eight mansions of the Chinese constellations.

To sorrowfully cherish the memory of someone.

An irrigation canal, ditch, or channel.

To relieve, aid, or assist those in need.

To calm down, tranquillise, or pacify.

To shake, vibrate, or shudder continuously and rapidly.

To suppress, quell, or put down a riot or protest using force.

Market shakeout; a situation of high trading volume and huge price fluctuations in a financial product.

Love egg; an egg-shaped vibrating sex toy used for masturbation.

Calm, cool-headed, and unruffled; keeping one's composure in the face of unexpected events.

To shake, vibrate, or quiver rapidly or violently.

To inspire, rouse, galvanize, or raise one's spirits.

Relief fund; money raised or allocated for disaster relief and humanitarian aid.

To shock, astonish, or startle someone suddenly and deeply.

To shock, astonish, or deeply move someone, leaving a lasting impression.

To revitalize, re-energize, or promote something to make it prosperous again.

Vibrato or tremolo; a rapid fluctuation of pitch in singing or playing a musical instrument.

zan3 ji5 juk6 lung4

震耳欲聾震耳欲聋

Deafening; ear-splitting; extremely loud.

Epicentre of an earthquake.

Hypocentre or focus; the point within the Earth where an earthquake rupture starts.

To be enraged, furious, or highly angered to the point of potentially acting irrationally.

To guard, garrison, or defend a post.

To frighten someone; to shock and strike fear in the heart of.

To tremble, shiver, or shake from fear, cold, or illness.

zan3 tang4 tang4

震騰騰震腾腾

Trembling or shivering, especially from extreme fear.

To relieve or suppress pain.

To relieve or provide material aid to disaster victims or those in need.

zan3 zan3 gung3

震震貢震震贡

Shaking; trembling; constantly in motion or vibrating.

zan3 zan3 jau5 ci4

振振有詞振振有词

To speak with complete confidence, being deeply convinced that one is in the right.

Calm, quiet, and tranquil in mind or composure.

zan3 zing6 zai1

鎮靜劑镇静剂

Sedative or tranquilizer; medicine that suppresses the central nervous system to calm nerves and reduce anxiety.

To provide disaster relief to affected areas and victims.

To pull oneself together, cheer up, and recover one's spirits after a setback.

Tactical formation or deployment of a team.

A battle position or stronghold on land fortified with troops and equipment.

In a short while; later.

One's plans, arrangements, or tactical positioning, especially in a competitive or high-stakes situation.