Cantonese words starting with Z

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A leader of a sect or organization, typically in martial arts or a major lineage.

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掌門人掌门人

The head of a martial arts sect; by extension, the leader or most influential person in an organization or family.

To grow all over; to be covered with a growth.

Eldest daughter; the oldest female child in a family.

A medal or medallion awarded as an honor.

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獎牌榜奖牌榜

Medal table or tally, especially in sports; a list of prizewinners.

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掌璽大臣掌玺大臣

Lord Privy Seal; or a chancellor of certain European states.

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掌璽官掌玺官

Lord Privy Seal or Chancellor in various European states.

High-class prostitute.

The growth trend or condition of a crop or plant.

The center of the palm, or figuratively, one's sphere of control.

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蔣士銓蒋士铨

Jiang Shiquan (1725-1784), Qing dynasty poet and one of the Three Great Poets of the Qianlong era.

Applause; the sound of clapping.

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掌聲雷動掌声雷动

Thunderous applause.

To grow up or grow into maturity.

To reward or award money, gifts, or privileges to encourage continued good performance.

Palmistry; palm reading to determine someone's character and fortune.

A person's looks or physical appearance.

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掌上壓掌上压

Push-up; press-up, a physical exercise done by raising and lowering the body using the arms.

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掌上電腦掌上电脑

Handheld computer or PDA.

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The apple of one's eye; a beloved person, most often a cherished daughter.

Zhangsun; a historical Chinese compound surname.

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長孫無忌长孙无忌

Zhangsun Wuji (c. 594–659), a politician and historian of the early Tang dynasty.

To steer a ship, or metaphorically to steer the course of an organization and make decisions.

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蔣緯國蒋纬国

Chiang Wei-kuo (1916-1997), the adopted son of Chiang Kai-shek.

An elderly person, older person, or senior citizen.

To slap someone on the mouth or face as a punishment.

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長贅疣长赘疣

To grow a wart or verruca; to vegetate.

To make progress, be sensible, mature, or diligent.

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長知識长知识

To gain knowledge or broaden one's horizons, especially by learning something new or interesting.

Eldest son; the oldest male child in a nuclear family.

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The working face in a mine, tunnel, or excavation site.

To be in charge of the cooking, or to work as a head cook.

Medal or badge of honour, awarded to recognize achievements or contributions.

Certificate of merit; an official certificate given to recognize and reward someone's achievement or contribution.

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掌中戲掌中戏

Glove puppetry, also known as hand puppetry.

Battle; war; fight.

Cliff or a steep mountain barrier.

An account, especially for an internet service.

Miasma; pestilential vapors; malaria.

To expand, swell, or grow in size; to feel bloated.

An account, bill, or debt; records of financial transactions.

"-chan", a diminutive suffix borrowed from Japanese indicating cuteness or intimacy.

To block, obstruct, or act as a barrier.

To ask for assistance.

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將伯之助将伯之助

Assistance that one gets from another, especially financial aid.

To block, shield, or obstruct from view.

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脹泵泵胀泵泵

Bloated, swollen, or puffed up.