Cantonese words starting with Z

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左軚車左軚车

Left-hand drive car or vehicle

zo2 tang4 jau6 tang4

左騰右騰左腾右腾

To rush back and forth between different places, usually involving physical exhaustion.

zo2 tau4 zo2 sai3

阻頭阻勢阻头阻势

To get in the way; to block or obstruct someone, causing a nuisance.

An obstacle, hindrance, delay, or hitch.

To prevent, stop, or block an action or event from happening.

To confirm or verify; also used as a noun for evidence or a witness.

To stop, block, or intercept.

To block, obstruct, or get in the way of someone or something.

zo2 zyu6 dei6 kau4 zyun3

阻住地球轉阻住地球转

To get in the way and obstruct everyone; to be a major nuisance.

zo2 zyu6 go3 dei6 kau4 zyun3

阻住個地球轉阻住个地球转

To get in the way or be a major nuisance to others.

Used in names and transliterations.

To curse, swear, or wish evil upon someone.

Jordan, an area in Kowloon, Hong Kong, located between Tsim Sha Tsui and Yau Ma Tei.

Jordan Road, a major road in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Jordan Valley; an area in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, not to be confused with Jordan in Yau Tsim Mong.

佐賀縣佐贺县

Saga Prefecture, a prefecture in Japan.

To assist; to help manage or handle affairs.

佐治亞佐治亚

Georgia; a state of the United States of America, located on the East Coast.

To corroborate or confirm with supporting evidence.

To help or assist.

Azole, a class of five-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds.

Base, stand, or holder; the bottom layer of an object.

Coordinate; a system of numbers used to specify the relative position of points.

助產士助产士

Midwife; a healthcare professional who assists with childbirth.

Toilet bowl; a sitting toilet.

Seating arrangement; the order of seats according to rank or protocol.

Grammatical particle.

To sit and wait.

座地燈座地灯

zo6 ding6 nap1 luk6

To have absolute confidence in a successful outcome or result.

Fireproofing; fire resistance.

One's private car or vehicle, often referring to an expensive sedan or sports car.

Teaching assistant; a person who assists a teacher or lecturer with instruction.

A triad boss or gang leader.

zo6 gwat1 san4 ging1

坐骨神經坐骨神经

Sciatic nerve; the large nerve connecting the lower back and pelvis to the lower limbs.

To liven up an occasion or boost the mood.

助學金助学金

Financial aid, grants, or stipends awarded to students from low-income families to ease financial pressure.

zo6 jan4 wai4 faai3 lok6 zi1 bun2

助人為快樂之本助人为快乐之本

Helping others is the source of happiness.

zo6 jat1 mong6 ji6

Close to victory or achieving one's goal; guaranteed first place with a strong chance at second, or vice versa.

座右銘座右铭

A motto or maxim that serves as a guiding principle.

zo6 ji5 doi6 bai6

坐以待斃坐以待毙

To sit still and wait for death; to resign oneself to doom without fighting back or finding a solution.

Combustion-supporting; aiding or promoting burning.

To sponsor or support a child in poverty by providing financial aid.

An animal or vehicle used as a mount for riding.

An assistant or helper, especially a hired professional.

zo6 lei5 zung2 coi4

助理總裁助理总裁

Assistant president, assistant director, or assistant executive.

Assistance; a helping hand or supportive force.

To be situated or located, specifically referring to a building or structure.

zo6 mou4 heoi1 zik6

座無虛席座无虚席

To have no empty seats; a full house, indicating an event is highly popular.