Cantonese words starting with Z

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zang1 gam1 jin3

Zeng Jinyan, a Chinese blogger and human rights activist.

To scramble or compete to buy goods.

zang1 gei2 zaak6

曾紀澤曾纪泽

Tseng Chi-tse, a diplomat of the late Qing dynasty who served as imperial commissioner to the UK, France, and Russia.

To grow taller or to increase in height.

Zeng Gong, Song dynasty writer and one of the Eight Great Prose Masters of the Tang and Song.

zang1 gwok3 faan4

曾國藩曾国藩

Zeng Guofan, a Qing dynasty politician and military leader.

To bring honor or credit; to add luster.

To win glory for or bring honour to oneself or one's group.

To widen, expand, or broaden one's knowledge or horizons.

zang1 haau3 guk1

Zeng Xiaogu (1873-1937), actor and pioneer of Chinese drama in the New Culture style.

Hatred; deep-seated ill will or resentment.

To struggle for mastery; to compete for dominance or supremacy.

To make every effort to succeed; to win credit, honor, or respect for oneself or others.

zang1 hing3 hung4

曾慶紅曾庆红

Zeng Qinghong (1939-), Chinese politician who served as the Vice President of the People's Republic of China from 2003 to 2008.

To open one's eyes.

An additional publication, such as a special issue, supplementary issue, or extra edition of a periodical.

To compete against one another for leadership or dominance.

zang1 jam3 kyun4

曾蔭權曾荫权

Donald Tsang, the second Chief Executive of Hong Kong.

Monk, especially a Buddhist monk.

zang1 jan4 fu3 gwai3 jim3 jan4 kung4

憎人富貴厭人窮憎人富贵厌人穷

To look down on the poor while harboring resentment towards the rich, describing someone who is selfish and snobbish.

zang1 jat1 ngaan5 bai3 jat1 ngaan5

睜一眼閉一眼睁一眼闭一眼

To turn a blind eye; to tolerate or ignore a wrongdoing on purpose.

Controversy; a heated discussion or debate arising from opposing viewpoints.

zang1 ji5 sing3

爭議性争议性

Controversial; disputable.

To increase or benefit; or a buff in video games.

To detest, loathe, or dislike immensely.

zang1 jin4 dau3 jim6

爭妍鬥艷争妍斗艳

To vie for beauty or glamour, typically said of flowers, scenery, or artwork.

zang1 juk6 sing4

曾鈺成曾钰成

Jasper Tsang Yok-sing, a prominent Hong Kong politician.

Abbey, monastery, or vihara; a residence for Buddhist monks or Christian monastics.

zang1 kau4 sin3

爭球線争球线

Scrimmage line in American football.

To strengthen, enhance, or reinforce.

zang1 koeng4 hou3 sing3

爭強好勝争强好胜

Competitive, ambitious, or eager to outperform others.

zang1 kyun4 dyut6 lei6

爭權奪利争权夺利

To scramble for power and profit; to engage in a power struggle.

Buddhist monk or priest.

To argue, debate, or dispute; to hold onto one's standpoint and contest with others.

zang1 leon6 dim2

爭論點争论点

Point of contention; issue under debate.

Increment; an increase in amount or value.

zang1 loeng6 caam1 sou3

增量參數增量参数

Incremental parameter

zang1 mei4 dat6 ngaan5

睜眉突眼睁眉突眼

To stare angrily with eyes wide open; to glare.

爭面子争面子

To do someone proud, save face, or be a credit to someone or something.

To contend, debate, or voice differing opinions.

zang1 ming4 dyut6 lei6

爭名奪利争名夺利

To scramble for fame and wealth; to fight for fame and grab profit.

zang1 mou6 faan6

The mitral valve of the heart; bicuspid valve.

zang1 mou6 hau4

Capuchin monkey.

Buddhist monks and nuns.

To open one's eyes.

zang1 ngoi6 zou2 fu6

Great-grandfather, specifically one's mother's grandfather.

zang1 ngoi6 zou2 mou5

Great-grandmother on one's mother's side; one's maternal grandmother's mother or maternal grandfather's mother.

To lengthen life; to extend one's lifespan.

Ferocious, savage, or hideous in appearance, especially twisted with malice.

To detest and hate evil.