Cantonese words starting with Z

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Compromised; balancing conflicting views to satisfy all parties.

Suffering and in a miserable condition, typically as divine retribution for past wrongdoings.

To turn back; to reverse one's direction on a journey and return to the starting point.

To deeply impress and win over someone through noble character or actions, especially an opponent.

To convert goods into money at a depreciated value, or to offer a discount on price.

To depreciate; the loss of value of an asset or property over time through wear and tear.

Thrifty, frugal, and economical; avoiding unnecessary spending.

Zhejiang, a province in eastern China with its capital at Hangzhou.

zit3 gou1 fu3 goek3

摺高褲腳折高裤脚

To roll up trousers cuffs.

Hairy gourd; fuzzy melon.

Hairy gourd; fuzzy melon; a variety of wax gourd that is much smaller and covered in fine hairs.

Czechia, also known as the Czech Republic; a landlocked country in Central Europe.

zit3 hak1 si1 lok6 fat6 hak1

捷克斯洛伐克

Czechoslovakia; former country in Central Europe with Prague as its capital, which split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993.

To be equivalent to; to convert to another currency or unit.

Solar term; one of the 24 periods of the traditional Chinese calendar based on the sun's position.

Philosophy; the academic study of fundamental questions, or a particular system of principles and methods.

zit3 hok6 bok3 si6

哲學博士哲学博士

Doctor of Philosophy; PhD.

哲學家哲学家

Philosopher; a person who studies, has a deep interest in, or contributes to philosophy.

Festival or holiday; a special day with historical or cultural significance, usually celebrated or commemorated.

zit3 ji1 suk1 sik6

節衣縮食节衣缩食

To tighten one's belt; to save money by reducing expenses on food, clothing, and other daily necessities.

To convert something, usually a gift, into its equivalent value in cash.

To save, practice thrift, or minimize usage to avoid waste.

zit3 joek3 nang4 jyun4

節約能源节约能源

To save energy or conserve power.

To insult, humiliate, or bring disgrace upon someone.

To practice birth control or family planning to limit population growth.

To save or practice economy; also the noun economization.

Discount or rebate; the reduction of a price from its original amount.

To reduce expenses or cut down on spending.

Seasonal; relating to the seasons or traditional festivals.

An extract or excerpt from a speech, text, or piece of writing.

To tell someone to go away or get lost.

To torture; to cause physical or mental suffering.

Eyelash; eyelashes.

An activity, program, or event with a celebratory or promotional purpose.

To save energy or reduce energy consumption.

zit3 ngoi6 sang1 zi1

節外生枝节外生枝

To raise new issues, obstacles, or complications that create extra trouble.

To restrain or overcome one's grief, especially to express condolences to the bereaved.

zit3 oi1 seon6 bin3

節哀順變节哀顺变

Expression of consolation to the bereaved to restrain one's grief and accept the loss.

Tempo, beat, or rhythm; the speed and regular pattern of a piece of music.

To save, economize, or cut down on resources or money.

To have one's life shortened, especially as a consequence of bad deeds or excesses.

To refract; the change in direction of a wave, such as light or sound, as it passes between different media.

Refractive index; a measure of how much light bends when entering a medium.

To go on a diet; to restrict one's food intake to maintain health or lose weight.

Folding fan; a handheld fan that can be folded up.

To break or snap a long, thin object.

Front crawl swimming style.

To practice moderation or self-control; to limit or restrict oneself.