Cantonese words starting with Z

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To set a fractured or broken bone.

To attend to a customer, or to pick up and carry a passenger.

Crease marks or fold lines.

To discuss business with someone; to consult with or contact an organization regarding a matter.

A connection point, joint, port, or interface.

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接二連三接二连三

One after another; occurring continuously or in quick succession.

To back someone up, coordinate with, or come to their aid.

To border on; to be contiguous or bounded by neighboring countries or regions.

To work in relays; to take over from someone and continue a task.

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Relay race; a sporting event where team members take turns to complete a course.

A word chain or sequencing game where players connect words, numbers, or elements in order.

To kiss passionately or romantically.

To accept, admit, or adopt.

To deliver a baby or practice midwifery.

To receive something sent or transmitted by others.

To take over; to take charge of duties, tasks, or operations from someone else.

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摺手工折手工

To fold paper into various shapes; to do origami.

To accept, agree with, or internalize ideas, thoughts, or suggestions.

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接線生接线生

Telephone operator; a staff member who connects customer calls and provides information.

To pick up and drop off someone; to escort or transport a person to and from a location.

To take over; to replace; to succeed someone in a role.

Connector or joint; a device used to connect two things.

To answer a phone call.

To connect or put through a telephone call or other communication link.

To receive a message, notification, or report.

To give financial aid or material assistance to someone in need.

Plant grafting; the process of grafting a branch or bud from one plant onto another.

To close down or go out of business.

To take over something from someone else and be in charge of it.

To pick up and carry passengers to a destination using a vehicle.

To physically touch, come into contact with, or get in touch with someone.

To vaccinate or inoculate, injecting a vaccine to build immunity.

To follow on from another person; to do something immediately after someone else.

To tickle someone, or to squeeze something out.

Comb; a general term for hair-combing utensils such as combs and fine-toothed combs.

To squeeze out a liquid or paste, or to spray and squirt.

To tickle someone.

Relating to wisdom or philosophy.

Sagacious, wise, or a sage; most commonly used in given names.

An ancient title for a female court official; beautiful or handsome.

A discount; a price reduction on a purchase.

Fast, quick, or convenient.

Short form for Zhejiang province.

A joint or node of a plant where branches or stems segment, or a connection point between two parts.

To sting, or to irritate one's eyes or skin.

News of victory or success in military battles, sports, or other competitions.

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捷報頻傳捷报频传

To receive or hear good news one after another; reports of victory pouring in.

Red rice vinegar; a kind of vinegar originating from Zhejiang that is usually red to dark red in color.

To repulse an enemy, or to engage in diplomatic negotiations.