Cantonese words starting with Z

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zi1 zi1 zam1 zam1

The sound of whispering or speaking in low, quiet voices.

zi1 zi1 zing2 zing2

To describe dilatory behavior, taking too long to prepare, or being overly fussy and pretentious about one's appearance.

之字線之字线

White zigzag lines on either side of a zebra crossing used to warn drivers and restrict overtaking or parking.

Fussy or obsessive about one's own appearance and outfit.

To spend a lot of time in preparation, especially on dressing up and grooming to look good.

Minor details, side issues, or unexpected complications and difficulties.

To subsidize, fund, or provide financial assistance to.

zi1 zo6 hok6 haau6

資助學校资助学校

Aided school; a school that receives financial subsidies from the government.

To grow and multiply, as bacteria, weeds, ideas, or feelings.

Dried bean curd sticks; a type of tofu skin formed in long strips and dried.

Contented, satisfied, and not constantly wanting more.

Among, amongst, or out of a group of people or things.

Spider; an eight-legged arthropod that spins webs and is often venomous.

A rope access technician, industrial climber, or high-rise window washer.

Only; just; limiting the scope of something.

An ancient unit of length, approximately equal to eight inches during the Zhou dynasty.

Location, site, or geographical position.

Aim, purpose, or objective; or an imperial decree.

A species of catalpa tree, or figuratively used to refer to one's hometown or a woodcutter.

To stop at a certain time or point; up to; until.

An islet in a stream; also used in personal names.

Felicity, happiness, or blessings.

Seeds or pits of plants and fruits.

Paper; thin sheets made from plant fibers used for writing, drawing, packaging, or cleaning.

Purple; violet; the colour made by mixing red and blue.

Toe; the terminal digits of a human or animal foot.

zi2 baau1 jam2 ban2

紙包飲品纸包饮品

Carton drink; a paper-packed beverage.

zi2 baau1 m4 zyu6 fo2

紙包唔住火纸包唔住火

Secrets cannot be kept forever.

Paper money; banknotes.

只不過只不过

Only, merely, or just; used to downplay something as minor or insignificant.

An indicator, index, target, or quota used to show direction, levels, or quantities.

To stop going further, or to halt progress at a certain stage.

zi2 bui1 daan6 gou1

紙杯蛋糕纸杯蛋糕

Cupcake; a small cake baked in a cup-shaped paper container.

Banknote; paper money.

紫籌股紫筹股

Purple chip stock; a listed company that is simultaneously a blue chip and a red chip stock.

A very close distance; a stone's throw away.

To point out, indicate, identify, or mark out.

Ceremonial paper money burnt as an offering to ancestors, spirits, or deities in East Asian culture.

Nori; an edible purple seaweed used in soups, snacks, and sushi.

Bullet, cartridge, or ammunition for firearms.

zi2 daan2 fo2 ce1

子彈火車子弹火车

Bullet train; a high-speed train with a bullet-shaped front.

子彈人子弹人

A man who reaches orgasm or ejaculates too quickly during sex.

The younger generation of a family; one's children or offspring.

An army made up of local people, typically loved and supported by the citizens.

Can only; to have no choice but to, or used to express a necessary condition.

To direct, guide, or show someone how to do something, helping to clear up their confusion.