Cantonese words starting with Z

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To die while sitting upright in a meditation posture.

Fireproofing; fire resistance.

One's private car or vehicle, often referring to an expensive sedan or sports car.

Teaching assistant; a person who assists a teacher or lecturer with instruction.

A landline; a fixed-line telephone.

zo6 gei3 fong1 faat3

助記方法助记方法

Mnemonic method; a technique used to help remember something.

助記符助记符

Mnemonic symbol or mnemonic code.

zo6 gun1 sing4 baai6

坐觀成敗坐观成败

To sit and watch the outcome of a struggle without getting involved; to wait and see before taking sides.

A triad boss or gang leader.

Ischium; the lower and back part of the hip bone.

zo6 gwat1 san4 ging1

坐骨神經坐骨神经

Sciatic nerve; the large nerve connecting the lower back and pelvis to the lower limbs.

zo6 gwat1 san4 ging1 tung3

坐骨神經痛坐骨神经痛

Sciatica; pain affecting the back, hip, and outer side of the leg caused by compression of a spinal nerve root.

To bear fruit; to set fruit.

zo6 hek3 hoeng2 fuk1

To live a life of leisure; to enjoy a comfortable life without having to work.

To liven up an occasion or boost the mood.

To sit back and enjoy the benefits of a situation without putting in any effort.

助學金助学金

Financial aid, grants, or stipends awarded to students from low-income families to ease financial pressure.

zo6 hok6 taai3 fun2

助學貸款助学贷款

To sit properly and upright.

zo6 jan4 wai4 faai3 lok6 zi1 bun2

助人為快樂之本助人为快乐之本

Helping others is the source of happiness.

zo6 jan4 wai4 lok6

助人為樂助人为乐

To find pleasure in helping others.

zo6 jat1 mong6 ji6

Close to victory or achieving one's goal; guaranteed first place with a strong chance at second, or vice versa.

座右銘座右铭

A motto or maxim that serves as a guiding principle.

A chair or seat.

zo6 ji2 tou3 zi2

Passenger in a taxi, rickshaw, or other vehicle; or a rickshaw seat.

zo6 ji4 leon6 dou6

坐而論道坐而论道

To sit and pontificate; to discuss theories without taking practical action.

zo6 ji5 doi6 bai6

坐以待斃坐以待毙

To sit still and wait for death; to resign oneself to doom without fighting back or finding a solution.

Benefit, help, or advantage.

Combustion-supporting; aiding or promoting burning.

Suppository; a solid medical preparation designed to be inserted into the rectum or vagina.

To sponsor or support a child in poverty by providing financial aid.

助熔劑助熔剂

Flux; a chemical substance used to promote melting or prevent oxide formation during welding or smelting.

Mount; a horse, beast, or vehicle that one rides.

An animal or vehicle used as a mount for riding.

To be in a difficult, awkward, or embarrassing situation.

zo6 laap6 naan4 on1

坐立難安坐立难安

Fidgety and restless; unable to sit or stand still out of nervousness or anxiety.

An assistant or helper, especially a hired professional.

zo6 lei5 zung2 coi4

助理總裁助理总裁

Assistant president, assistant director, or assistant executive.

Assistance; a helping hand or supportive force.

Recoil or kickback of a firearm.

To be situated or located, specifically referring to a building or structure.

zo6 mou4 heoi1 zik6

座無虛席座无虚席

To have no empty seats; a full house, indicating an event is highly popular.

zo6 ngo6 bat1 ning4

坐臥不寧坐卧不宁

To be restless, uneasy, or unable to sit or lie down peacefully.

To do a run-up or approach run, running a short distance to gain momentum for an athletic movement.

zo6 sang1 seoi2 mou5

Sessile medusa; a type of stalked jellyfish.

To let something slip by or miss an opportunity by failing to take action.

zo6 sat1 gei1 ji4

坐失機宜坐失机宜

To sit and waste a good opportunity; to lose a chance through inaction.