Cantonese words starting with Z
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zi3 do1 m4 hai6
至多唔係至多唔系
At worst; at the very most; worst-case scenario.
zi3 do1 sing1
智多星
A resourceful, clever, or quick-witted person.
zi3 dong1
至當至当
Most suitable or extremely appropriate.
zi3 dou3
至到
Up to, until, or through; used to indicate a range from one point to another.
zi3 fong3
置放
To put, place, or set down.
zi3 fu3
智庫智库
Think tank; an organization of experts that researches policies and provides recommendations.
zi3 fu3
致富
To get rich; to become wealthy and make a fortune.
zi3 fui3
置喙
To butt in, interfere, or express an opinion (usually used in the negative).
zi3 gaa1
置家
To get married and settle down, or to build up a family.
zi3 gaau1
至交
Best friend; a most intimate and trusted companion.
zi3 gam1
至今
Until now; up to the present; so far.
zi3 gan2
至緊至紧
Most important; critical; of the utmost urgency.
zi3 gik6
至極至极
Extremely; used after an adjective to indicate reaching the ultimate or highest degree.
zi3 ging3
致敬
To pay tribute, salute, or express respect.
zi3 gou1
至高
Paramount; supreme; the highest.
zi3 gou1 hei3 joeng4
志高氣揚志高气扬
Elated, smug, and high-spirited with satisfaction.
zi3 gou1 mou4 soeng6
至高無上至高无上
Supreme, paramount, or unsurpassed; the highest of all.
zi3 gou1 tung2 zi6 kyun4
至高統治權至高统治权
Supreme power or sovereignty.
zi3 gung1
志工
Volunteer; a person who voluntarily offers themselves for a service.
zi3 gwaan1 zung6 jiu3
至關重要至关重要
Extremely important; crucial; vital.
zi3 haam4
致函
To send a letter; to write a letter to someone.
zi3 hang4 mou4 gei6
恣行無忌恣行无忌
To behave recklessly and without any scruples.
zi3 hei3
志氣志气
Ambition, resolve, or determination to achieve one's ideals.
zi3 hip3
致歉
To apologize; to express regret and seek forgiveness, typically in formal situations.
zi3 ho6
致賀致贺
To congratulate; to express one's congratulations.
zi3 ho6 si6 kwan2 beng6
志賀氏菌病志贺氏菌病
Shigellosis; bacillary dysentery caused by Shigella bacteria.
zi3 hoeng3
志向
An ambition, ideal, or long-term goal that is typically difficult to achieve.
zi3 hou2
至好
Only if; a conjunction indicating that a action should only be done if the preceding condition is met.
zi3 jan4
智人
Homo sapiens; modern humans.
zi3 jan4
至人
A fully realized human being, sage, or saint.
zi3 jau5
摯友挚友
An intimate, bosom, or very close friend.
zi3 jau5 loeng4 pang4
摯友良朋挚友良朋
Close, intimate, and good friends.
zi3 ji3
恣意
Indulgently, recklessly, or wantonly.
zi3 ji3
致意
To send one's regards, express gratitude, or pay tribute to.
zi3 ji3 mong5 wai4
恣意妄為恣意妄为
To behave unscrupulously, recklessly, or to act willfully without restraint.
zi3 ji4
置疑
To doubt or question; usually used in the negative to mean unquestionable.
zi3 ji5
致以
To express, extend, or offer one's greetings, thanks, or respect.
zi3 ji6 saan1
智異山智异山
Jirisan or Mount Chiri, a mountain in the south of South Korea.
zi3 jip6
置業置业
To buy a property for oneself.
zi3 jip6 gung1 si1
置業公司置业公司
Real estate company; property development company.
zi3 joek6
至若
As for; as to; with regard to.
zi3 joek6 mong5 man4
置若罔聞置若罔闻
To turn a deaf ear to; to pretend not to hear and completely ignore.
zi3 juk6
恣欲
To indulge in lustful or selfish desires.
zi3 juk6
智育
Intellectual education or development; training of the mind.
zi3 jyu1
至於至于
As for or regarding; also used to indicate degree or extent.
zi3 jyun6
志願志愿
Voluntary; stemming from one's own intentions.
zi3 jyun6 bing1
志願兵志愿兵
Volunteer soldier.
zi3 jyun6 gwan1
志願軍志愿军
Volunteer army; a force of volunteers.
zi3 jyun6 ze2
志願者志愿者
Volunteer; someone who offers their time and services of their own free will.
zi3 laang5 zai1
致冷劑致冷剂
Refrigerant; a substance used for cooling.