Cantonese words starting with Z

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To make, form, or become.

To cook the books, falsify numbers, or fabricate figures without any basis.

To draw a figure, map, or diagram, or to plot a graph.

To paint, draw, or create a piece of art.

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To show off one's power and influence to bully and dominate others.

Accomplishment, achievement, or conduct that makes a positive impact.

Author or writer; a person who writes books, articles, or other literary works.

To prevail; to be taken as the standard or final authority in the event of discrepancies.

To scheme or plot to seize something.

To fight, engage in battle, or combat an opponent.

To torture, cause suffering, or treat with contempt, especially oneself.

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作賤自己作贱自己

To humiliate oneself, to abuse oneself, or to bring shame upon oneself.

To testify, give evidence, or act as a witness in order to prove the truth of a fact.

An ancient name for a mountain, used in place names.

To act affectedly, put on airs, or behave in an unnatural and ostentatious manner.

To make a decision and take responsibility for it, or to adjudicate and uphold justice.

To wash, clean, or rinse.

Chisel; a tool used for cutting or carving hard materials.

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鑿壁偷光凿壁偷光

To study very diligently despite difficult circumstances.

To make a hole bigger, or figuratively, to exaggerate.

Yesterday evening or last night.

To promote someone to a higher position.

Yesterday; the day before today.

Clean and bare, bald, or completely empty.

Yesterday morning.

Strong and healthy, or magnificent and grand.

Big and thick, or great and powerful.

Make-up; the appearance of a person's face after applying cosmetics.

Makeup, cosmetics, or one's facial appearance.

Classifier for matters, affairs, incidents, or stories.

To apply makeup; to adorn oneself or dress up.

Good or generous; a male slave; stolen goods or bribes; or to store or hide.

Village, hamlet, or manor.

To peek, peep, or spy on someone.

Ill-gotten; acquired through illegal or illicit means.

Dirty; filthy; soiled.

To dress up; to deck out or groom oneself.

Equipment, gear, or outfit prepared for a specific task or activity.

Outfit; attire; the clothes and accessories a person is wearing.

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裝彈弓装弹弓

To set up a trap, trick, or frame someone.

To scoop cooked rice into a bowl.

Ill-gotten money, such as funds obtained from fraud, embezzlement, or theft.

The banker or host in a gambling game, or a market maker in finance.

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裝假狗装假狗

To fake it, put on a false front, or use deception.

Dowry; the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage.

Crops; a general term for farm plants.

Armour; metal or composite material used to protect vehicles or individuals.

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裝甲兵装甲兵

Armoured forces, armoured soldiers, or armoured units

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裝甲車装甲车

Armored vehicle, usually referring to a wheeled military vehicle rather than one with tracks.