Cantonese words starting with Z

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Photo; photograph.

An imperial edict or decree issued by an emperor.

To perform a sacrificial ceremony, especially Taoist or Buddhist; or, historically, for a woman to remarry.

ziu3 baan2 zyu2 wun2

To copy from previous success with no originality; to follow a set pattern mechanically.

ziu3 baan2 zyu2 wun2

To imitate; to copy blindly or follow a pattern without any creativity.

ziu3 bun2 syun1 fo1

To read verbatim from a book, or to work mechanically without any flexibility.

ziu3 daan1 cyun4 sau1

照單全收照单全收

To uncritically or readily accept an explanation, opinion, requirement, or advice.

ziu3 daan1 zap1 joek6

照單執藥照单执藥

To follow instructions or guidelines to the letter.

To undergo a chest X-ray, or figuratively, to be reprimanded by a superior.

Normally; supposedly; as expected under normal circumstances.

As before; as usual.

To look at oneself in a mirror, or to have an X-ray taken.

To take care of, look after, or provide daily needs and protection for someone, an animal, or a plant.

ziu3 gu3 zi6 gei2

照顧自己照顾自己

To take care of oneself or look after oneself.

To illuminate or light up; to appear as a certain way in photographs.

ziu3 ik1 si4 gwong1

To take an X-ray.

ziu3 ik1 si4 gwong1

To have or take an X-ray.

To look after, take care of, or help each other.

ziu3 jiu1 geng3

照妖鏡照妖镜

A mythological mirror that reveals a demon's true form; figuratively, something that exposes the hidden truth.

As before, as usual, or in the same way, continuing despite changes or obstacles.

As a rule, as usual, or according to custom.

Normally or logically; usually used to highlight something unexpected or problematic.

To take care of, attend to, or look after people, animals, or plants.

To illuminate or light up a place or space.

Illumination or lighting; design or facilities that provide light to a space, such as natural light or lamps.

ziu3 ming4 dang1

照明燈照明灯

Illumination lamp, such as a spotlight, floodlight, or headlamp.

ziu3 ngo5 so2 zi1

As far as I know; to the best of my knowledge; from what I can tell.

Photograph; picture; photo.

ziu3 pin2 zaa3 daan2

照片炸彈照片炸弹

Photobomb; to ruin a photograph by unexpectedly appearing in the camera's field of view.

To reluctantly accept or do something despite non-ideal conditions, due to having no other choice.

To shine upon, light up, or illuminate.

Teriyaki; a Japanese cooking style of grilling meat with a sweet, soy-sauce-based glaze.

To take a picture or photograph.

As usual or as normal, often referring to things proceeding unaffected after an unexpected incident.

An imperial edict; a written announcement or command issued by an emperor to his subjects.

An altar built for performing Taoist sacrificial rites or rituals.

照頭淋照头淋

To pour water directly over one's own head.

照田雞照田鸡

To use a flashlight at night for catching frogs, examining faces, or inspecting cars and bushes.

To express or act straightforwardly without beating around the bush.

To look after, take care of, or cover for someone.

To chew; to beat up or physically assault; to have sex; to be arrogant.

To chew; to masticate food with the teeth.

The Chinese surname Chiu (or Zhao), or the ancient Chinese state of Zhao.

To hire or visit a prostitute for sexual services.

To summon a subordinate, ambassador, or envoy for a meeting.

To convene, hold, or call a formal meeting.

趙學而赵学而

Bondy Chiu, a Hong Kong singer and actress.

ziu6 jyun4 coeng3

To boast about or badmouth someone after sleeping with them.

ziu6 jyun4 sung1

噍完鬆噍完松

To flee or leave immediately after getting benefits or gaining an advantage.

To recall, summon back, or order someone to return.