Cantonese words starting with Z

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Catalase; an enzyme that catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.

觸霉頭触霉头

To have a stroke of bad luck, or to cause something unfortunate to happen to oneself or others.

To attract attention or be the focus of attention.

Bamboo and wood.

To catch the eye, attract attention, or be striking.

zuk1 muk6 gaai1 si6

觸目皆是触目皆是

Ubiquitous; to be seen everywhere, describing a great abundance of something.

zuk1 muk6 ging1 sam1

觸目驚心触目惊心

Shocking; horrifying to see, describing a situation that is extremely severe.

zuk1 muk6 soeng1 sam1

觸目傷心触目伤心

To be deeply grieved or distressed by a sight that reminds one of a tragedy.

To track down and arrest, usually referring to criminals.

Zhunan, a town in Miaoli County, Taiwan.

zuk1 naam4 zan3

竹南鎮竹南镇

Zhunan town in Miaoli county, northwest Taiwan.

Wish you; wishing you (used to express good wishes to someone).

zuk1 nei5 hou2 wan6

祝你好運祝你好运

Wish you good luck.

Full quota; the full amount or number required.

To anger, enrage, or infuriate someone.

Bamboo scaffolding; a temporary structure made of bamboo poles, commonly used for construction or repair work.

A soup kitchen or food relief center providing congee to those in need.

Bamboo weaving or wickerwork; articles made from woven bamboo.

Touchscreen; a touch-sensitive display screen.

Zhushan county in Shiyan, Hubei.

zuk1 saan1 jyun6

竹山縣竹山县

Zhushan, a county in Shiyan City, Hubei Province.

zuk1 saan1 zan3

竹山鎮竹山镇

Zhushan Town, a town in Nantou County, central Taiwan.

Bamboo mushroom; an edible fungus that grows on bamboo plants.

zuk1 sat1 dou6 mau4

築室道謀筑室道谋

To have no idea what to do due to listening to too many conflicting opinions.

Tentacle; an organ extending from an animal's body, typically used for feeding or movement.

zuk1 sau2 ho2 kap6

觸手可及触手可及

Within reach; close at hand.

To congratulate an elderly person or senior on their birthday.

To catch snakes, or to catch employees who are slacking off from work.

zuk1 se4 jap6 si2 fat1

捉蛇入屎忽

To make trouble for oneself or put oneself in danger, similar to shooting oneself in the foot.

To be fully satisfied, content, or complacent.

One's actual age calculated in full years since birth, as opposed to nominal age.

Bamboo shoot; the edible, tender sprout of a young bamboo plant.

竹絲雞竹丝鸡

Silkie chicken; a breed of chicken with white feathers and dark skin, often used in tonic soups.

Of standard purity, especially of gold or silver.

Athlete's foot; a fungal infection of the feet.

To cross the line, either by committing a crime or by violating a boundary.

A thick bamboo pole or carrying pole.

An overseas-born Chinese person.

zuk1 sing1 min6

竹昇麵竹升面

Jook-sing noodles, a traditional Cantonese noodle made by pressing dough with a large bamboo log.

zuk1 sing1 mui1

A young overseas Chinese woman or girl born or raised abroad, often with limited knowledge of Chinese.

zuk1 sing1 neoi2

An ABC or CBC; a young Chinese woman raised overseas.

zuk1 sing1 zai2

A young Chinese boy or man born and raised overseas.

To build a wall or city wall; to build a fortification.

zuk1 siu2 zang1 do1

Not enough resources to go around for too many people.

Antennae, feelers, or tentacles; sensory organs on the heads of animals and insects.

Buddhist texts.

zuk1 syu1 gei2 nin4

竹書紀年竹书纪年

Bamboo Annals; an early chronicle of ancient Chinese history written around 300 BC.