Cantonese words starting with Z

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To mention by name, or to designate someone specifically.

To show clearly or state explicitly.

Subnetwork; a logically visible subdivision of an IP network.

zi2 mong5 ping4 bai3 maa5

子網屏蔽碼子网屏蔽码

Subnet mask in computing.

People or hope that one can rely on.

zi2 mou2 din6 waa2

子母電話子母电话

A cordless phone system consisting of a base unit and one or more handsets.

Fingerprint; the fine lines on the tip of a finger.

A bunk bed or a trundle bed, where one bed can be stacked or nested under the other.

子母彈子母弹

zi2 mou5 paau3 daan2

子母炮彈子母炮弹

Cluster bomb; a type of artillery shell that releases smaller submunitions.

zi2 mou5 zaa3 daan2

子母炸彈子母炸弹

Esterase; an enzyme that splits esters into an acid and an alcohol in a chemical reaction with water.

紙煤兒纸煤儿

A paper spill or paper taper used to light cigarettes, pipes, or lamps.

Sisters; female siblings sharing one or both parents.

Subheading, subtitle, or subcategory in a classification or index.

子目錄子目录

Subdirectory; a folder located within another folder in a computer file system.

Guide, directory, or manual providing useful guidance and information.

指南車指南车

A South-pointing chariot; an ancient Chinese two-wheeled mechanical compass.

zi2 naam4 gung1

指南宮指南宫

Zhinan Temple, a Taoist temple in Taipei.

指南針指南针

Compass; an instrument used for finding directions using a magnetic needle.

zi2 naau6 on3 nau2

止鬧按鈕止闹按钮

Can only; have no other choice but to.

Sons and daughters; children.

子午線子午线

Meridian; a line of longitude, specifically the prime meridian.

zi2 ngoi6 gwong1

Ultraviolet light.

zi2 ngoi6 se6 sin3

紫外射線紫外射线

Ultraviolet ray; ultraviolet radiation.

紫外線紫外线

Ultraviolet (UV) light or radiation.

紙尿布纸尿布

Disposable diaper.

紙尿褲纸尿裤

Disposable diaper; paper nappy.

紙尿片纸尿片

Disposable diaper; paper diaper.

zi2 nong4 kwan2

Ascomycete; a group of fungi that produce spores in a sac-like structure called an ascus.

I am afraid that; used to introduce a worry, drawback, or unfavorable turn of events.

Playing cards, or a sign made of cardboard.

To assign, designate, or appoint a subordinate to a task or role.

Cardboard or corrugated board used for packaging and shipping.

紙皮石纸皮石

Mosaic tiles; small tiles affixed to a paper backing for easy installation on walls or floors.

zi2 pei4 soeng1

紙皮箱纸皮箱

Cardboard box; a box made of cardboard, typically used for packaging and shipping goods.

A piece, scrap, or fragment of paper.

紫坪鋪紫坪铺

Zipingpu Dam, Sichuan.

zi2 ping4 pou1 daai6 baa3

紫坪鋪大壩紫坪铺大坝

Zipingpu Dam, Sichuan

zi2 ping4 pou1 seoi2 fu3

紫坪鋪水庫紫坪铺水库

Zipingpu Reservoir and Dam in Sichuan, China.

A purple gown, historically worn by high-ranking officials to signify their rank.

A paper cone used as a hailer or megaphone.

Careful, attentive, and detailed.

Careful, attentive, or cautious; to be meticulous or detailed.

子細胞子细胞

Daughter cell; either of the two cells formed when a cell undergoes division.

Barbiturates; a class of sedative pills, literally "purple heart pill".