Cantonese words starting with Z

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A magic spell or incantation; words spoken to invoke supernatural power.

To curse, swear, or abuse someone with malicious wishes.

zau3 maang1 maang1

皺掹掹皱掹掹

Wrinkled, creased, or crumpled.

Incantation; a spell, curse, or formula of magic words.

Wrinkle or furrow; fine lines that appear on the skin due to aging or other reasons.

To frown, scowl, or furrow one's brow, typically when annoyed, sad, worried, or angry.

皺眉頭皱眉头

To knit one's brows, frown, or scowl.

zau3 ming4 kuk1

奏鳴曲奏鸣曲

Sonata; an instrumental musical composition, usually for a solo instrument or small ensemble.

zau3 ming4 kuk1 sik1

奏鳴曲式奏鸣曲式

Sonata form; one of the large-scale structures used in Western classical music.

To perform music, usually using musical instruments.

To beat to death; to give someone a severe beating.

To wrinkle, shrink, or shrivel.

A memorial to the emperor, typically folded in accordion form.

Memorial to the throne; a folded and confidential government document submitted by officials to the emperor during the Qing dynasty.

Wrinkle, fold, or crease.

Crease, fold, or wrinkle.

Wrinkle, crease, or fold.

Crease, wrinkle, fold, or ripple on a surface.

To win a victory; to return victorious.

To curse or call down evil upon someone.

An official petition or report submitted to an emperor or the imperial court.

To rent, hire, or lease.

Helmet or armor worn in ancient times.

Infinite time spanning the past to the future; the sky; an eon in geological time.

Almost, soon, or shortly; indicating a state that is very close to completion or happening.

An ancient style of Chinese calligraphy (large seal script); also to read or study.

Saddle crupper; a harness strap on a horse's back.

Sleeve; the part of a garment that covers the arm.

An axle, shaft, or spindle; the central rotating part of a machine component.

Strong, triple-brewed wine; tribute money paid to the emperor for sacrificial rites.

Vulture, eagle, or similar large bird of prey.

At one's convenience; while one is at it; along the way.

To act as a companion; to keep someone company.

To dine or have a meal.

To go to bed or go to sleep.

To see a doctor, seek medical advice, or receive medical treatment.

At this point; from now on or from then on; hereupon.

On the spot; directly at the place where one is located.

zau6 dei6 ceoi2 coi4

To utilize resources on hand; to use local materials and resources to make things.

zau6 dei6 zing3 faat3

To execute a criminal or prisoner on the spot without trial; metaphorically, to have sex on the spot.

To set off on a journey; to hit the road.

To attend a school or study at a certain educational level.

Soon; shortly; in a short period of time in the near future.

To give in, submit, or yield to force or coercion.

Accipitridae, the bird family that includes vultures, hawks, and eagles.

An expression used to indicate that something is highly unlikely, impossible, or fake.

Helmet and armor.

Tribute paid by dukes or princes to the emperor in ancient China.