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axm 暗 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: axm ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.2]
SV : late (at night)
晚
armmee/armmii 暗暝 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: axm'*mee/mii ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.2]
Nt : at night
夜晚
an'ek 安逸 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: afn'ek ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.3]
SV : at ease (var [an-iat8] more common in Taiwan)
安逸
an'iet 安逸 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: afn'iet ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.3]
SV : at ease, prosperous
安逸
at'ar 楬仔 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ad'ar ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.6]
N ki : narrow strip of wood (nailed on to keep something in place)
木條
bagzeeng 目前 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: bak'zeeng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.8]
TW : at present, currently, now (var [bok8-cheng5], [bok8-chian5])
目前
bagseg 目識 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: bak'seg ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.8]
N : ability to calculate or recognize at a glance
眼光
bagsit 目實 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: bak'sit ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.8]
SV : good value, cheap at the price
合算
bøef'au 尾後 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: bea'au ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.9]
PW : at the tail end, after
後面
u: bien'bien siofng'koafn ⬆︎ 面面相關 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.12]
Sph : gape at each other (in danger, etc, unable to move)
面面相關
boafnlieen 輓聯 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: boarn'lieen ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.16]
N ê, ki, tùi : scrolls used at funerals
輓聯
bøef'au 尾後 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: *boea'au ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.16]
PW : at the tail end, at the back
後面
bogzeeng 目前 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: bok'zeeng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.17]
TW : at present, at this moment, now (var [bak8-cheng5], [bok8-chian5])
目前
bogcieen 目前 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: bok'cieen ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.17]
TW : at present, at this moment, now (var [bok8-cheng5], [bak8-cheng5])
目前
buxphøeh 霧沫 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: bu'pheh/*phoeh ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.18]
VO : foam at the mouth
噴泡沫
zafzay 早齋 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zar'zay ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.20]
N : abstention from animal food at breakfast
早齋
u: zai (ti) ⬆︎ 在 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.20]
V : be at, in or on
在
zaixti 在佇 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zai'ti ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.21]
V/fig : be in, at<[chai7 ti7 Siong7-te3 e5 thiaN3]: be in God's love>,<[chai7 ti2 li2 kam2-kak]: depends on how you feel>
在於
zawlo 走路 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zao'lo ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.22]
VO : run off, be seldom at home
逃亡, 躲債
u: zao'tøq'ee ⬆︎ 走桌的 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.22]
N : waiter at a feast
跑堂
zeabuun 祭文 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zex'buun ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.22]
N : eulogy addressed to the dead person at a funeral
祭文
u: zex thiorng haux bong ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.23]
Sph : make offerings at graves
墳祭
zengthofng 精通 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zefng'thofng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.24]
V : excel at
精通
zengthofng 精通 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zefng'thofng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.24]
SV : expert at
精通
u: zerng'tie'oaf ⬆︎ 井底蛙 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.24]
N : frog at the bottom of the well
井底蛙
cieciør 至少 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: cix'ciør ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.26]
Smod, Pmod : at least
至少
ciaq 才 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ciaq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.27]
Pmod : then <[sann khoo chiah boe2 e7 tioh8]: then you will have to pay at least three dollars (i.e. more than expected)>
才
u: ciaq ⬆︎ 遮 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.27]
Svmod : so, this (much, many, etc, of sthg visible and near at hand, = [chiah-nih])
這麼
ciamtuix 針對 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ciafm'tuix ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.28]
Vph : aim at (a visible object, or invisible problem)
針對
ciauthai-oaan 招待員 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ciaw'thai'oaan ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.30]
N ê : usher, receptionist (at a wedding, etc)
招待員
ciaosii 照時 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ciaux'sii ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.30]
Smod/Pmod : at certain times, at regular seasons
按時
cixncid 盡職 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: cin'cid ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.31]
VO : fulfill at the duties of one's office
盡職
citzun 這陣 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: cid'zun ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.34]
TW : at this time, right now
此時
citsii 這時 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: cid'sii ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.34]
TW : now, at the time
此時
cittiap 這霎 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: cid'tiap ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.34]
TW : now, at this moment
此刻
cid'e 一下 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: cit'e ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.34]
Nu + M : one time, (at) a time, once
一下子
cidsii 一時;一時的 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: cit'sii(-teg) ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.34]
Smod/Pmod : at the moment
一時的
ciusoaan 週旋 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ciw'soaan ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.35]
V : be good at entertaining guests
週旋
zøx-cidsii 做一時 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: *zøx'cit'sii ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.36]
Pmod : all at one time
同一時間
zøx-cidui 做一位 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: *zøx'cit'ui ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.36]
Pvmod : together at one place
在一起
zørsuun 做旬 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zøx'suun ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.37]
VO : perform memorial rites for the dead at regular intervals (usually of 5 or 10 days)
做旬忌
zoea'au 最後 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zoex'au ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.38]
Smod : finally, at last
最後
zøeazeeng 做前 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zoex'zeeng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.39]
Pmod : first, at first
先走
zoeaciør 最少 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zoex'ciør ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.39]
Smod/Pmod : at least
至少, 最少
zøex-cidsii 做一時 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zoex'cit'sii ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.39]
Pmod : all at one time
同一時間
zøex-cidui 做一位 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zoex'cit'ui ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.39]
Pmod : together at one place
在一起
zoeahør 最好 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zoex'hør ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.39]
Smod/Pmod : best, at best
最好
u: zoex'køf ⬆︎ 最高 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.39]
Smod/Pmod : at most
最高
zøeasuun 做旬 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zoex'suun ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.39]
VO : perform memorial rites for the dead at regular intervals (usually of 5 to 10 days)
做旬忌
u: zoex'tea ⬆︎ 最底 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.39]
Smod : at least
最低
zwzex 主祭 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zuo'zex ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.41]
V : preside at memorial services
主祭
zwzex 主祭 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zuo'zex ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.41]
V/RC : officiate at the Mass
主祭
zwzex 主祭 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zuo'zex ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.41]
N : person who presides at memorial services
主祭
zwkaf 主家 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zuo'kaf ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.41]
N : the host family (at a wedding or funeral)
主人家
zuxcip 聚集 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zu'cip ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.42]
V : meet (at an appointed place), gather for a meeting
聚集
zuxhun 自恨 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zu'hun ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.42]
V : repine at one's fate
自恨
zhar`sie 吵死 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhar`sie ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.46]
V : be annoyed at someone's disturbance
吵死
zhakaw 柴鉤 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhaa'kaw ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.46]
N ki : bamboo pole, notched at the end, for pulling down dead branches from trees
鉤子
u: zhae'lieen'koaf ⬆︎ 採蓮歌 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.46]
N : song sung at the procession of the god Ong'iaa
採蓮歌 (中國民間風俗, 拜城皇遊行時所唱的歌)
zhaix 菜 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhaix ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.46]
N : all dishes except rice, at a meal
菜
zhagbak 鑿目 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhak'bak ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.47]
SV : unpleasant to look at
刺目
zhampaix 參拜 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhafm'paix ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.47]
V : participate in worship (at a shrine)
參拜
zhea 扯 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhea ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.50]
V : average out (of money or time) <chhe2 lai5 chhe2 khi3: take at an average, on the average>
平均
zhøeq 慼 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: *zheq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.50]
V : hate (a person), repine (at one's fate)
厭惡
u: chiaf ⬆︎ 車 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.53]
V : crawl in and out (worms in matter, or children at play)
chiazheg 斜測 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: chiaa'zheg ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.54]
N : side at an oblique angle
斜面
chiahbak 赤目 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: chiaq'bak ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.54]
SV : annoyed (at seeing thing considered improper)
眼紅
chiauzhek 超摵;撨摵 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: chiaw'zhek ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.55]
V : be busy at, be involved in, (some activity or enterprise)
大變動
chiokkerng-sengzeeng/chiokkerng-siongzeeng 觸景生情;觸景傷情 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: chiog'kerng sefng/siofng'zeeng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.57]
Sph : be "touched" or experience nostalgia at the sight of sthg familiar
觸景傷情
chiongtut 衝突 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: chiofng'tut ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.57]
V : be at variance, quarrel with
衝突
chiwbøea 手尾 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: chiuo'bea/*boea ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.58]
: clothes and small articles of personal property left at death
遺物
zhozhof 初初 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhof'zhof ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.60]
Pmod : at first
最初
zhøeq 慼 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhoeq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.61]
V : hate (a person), repine (at one's fate)
恨
u: zhog'kerng siofng'zeeng ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.61]
Sph/R : "be touched" or experience nostalgia at the sight of something familiar (var chhiok-keng2 siong-cheng5)
觸景生情
zhuozhux 處處 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhux'zhux ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.62]
PW : everywhere, every place, everything, every time, at all points
處處
zhutsek 出席 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhud'sek ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.63]
VO : be present (at a meeting or in class)
出席
egsefng 佾生 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ek'sefng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.66]
N ê : male dancer who performs at the celebration of Confucius birthday (formerly 64 dancers performed on Confucius birthday, or for the Emperor, 36 dancers for a provincial governor, and 16 for lesser officials)
佾生
efng'erng 往往 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: erng'erng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.66]
Pmod : at times, occasionally, sometimes
永遠
gab [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: gab ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.68]
V : gulp (fish taking water or air at the surface)
一張一張
gaau 𠢕 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: gaau ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.68]
AV : able to, skilled at
賢
gauzar 𠢕早 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: gaau'zar ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.68]
SV : early, at an early hour (morning only)
早安
gengsym 凝心 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: geeng'sym ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.69]
SV : burdened in heart, sick at heart
鬱悶
gibuun 儀文 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: gii'buun ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.69]
N : formal congratulatory message (to be read at a wedding, church dedication, etc)
儀文
giaam 巖;岩 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: giaam ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.70]
N : mountain temple, especially at a cave
巖
giefnzeeng 眼前 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: giern'zeeng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.70]
Nt : at present
眼前
giet 孽 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: giet ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.70]
V : jibe, poke fun at, play practical jokes on
惡作劇
giin 睨 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: giin ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.70]
V : glare at, stare at (warningly)
瞪
giør [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: giør ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.71]
V : glance at momentarily (as shy girl at a boy, etc)
一瞥
giøqgeh [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: giøh'geh ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.71]
V : jeer or mock at
嘲弄
goaxzaai 外才 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: goa'zaai ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.72]
N : ability at meeting people, skill in public relations (cf lai7-chai5)
外才
harthng 孝杖 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hax'thng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.76]
N ki : stick with white paper on it carried by a son at funeral
孝杖
hahuun 霞雲 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: haa'huun ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.76]
N : colorful clouds at dawn or evening
雲霞
Hae [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hae ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.76]
IE : O dear! (grief or unhappiness at actions of others)
嗨
haykoafn 海關 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hae'koafn ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.77]
N : customs office at a seaport
海關
hantaam 閒談 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: haan'taam ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.78]
V : chat, converse at leisure
閒談
hafng 烘 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hafng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.78]
V : warm (oneself at a fire), dry out (clothing at a fire), toast (bread or waffles, etc)
烤
hanghøea 烘火 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hafng'hea/*hoea ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.78]
VO : warm at a fire, dry at a fire
烤火
hangsiøf 烘燒 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hafng'siøf ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.78]
V : warm (oneself) at a fire
烤火
høefheeng 火刑 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hea'heeng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.80]
N : burning at the stake (punishment for rebellion)
火刑
hiaq 遐 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hiaq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.84]
Int : so that (much, many, good, etc. of something at a distance, = hiah-nih8, cf chiah)
那麼
u: hiaam'tafng hiaam'say ⬆︎ 嫌東嫌西 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.84]
Vph : grumble at everything
出怨言
u: hien'zhuo ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.84]
TW : now, at present, currently
此時, 現在
hiafngkvix 享見 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hiarng'kvix ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.85]
V : enjoy looking at
悅目
hiøhmee/hiøhmii 歇暝 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hiøq'*mee/mii ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.86]
VO : spend the night (at a hotel or friend's home)
宿夜
høxgii 賀儀 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hø'gii ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.88]
N : gift of money given at a marriage or other congratulatory occasion
賀儀
u: ho'leeng ⬆︎ 護龍 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.90]
N : two houses at the ends of the main house, facing towards it
廂房
hvox? [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hvox ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.90]
: Question marker (used at the end of a clause, expects an affirmative answer)
問話語尾詞
u: hoaq'zuie e kiefn'taxng ⬆︎ 喝水會堅凍 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.91]
Sph : having unlimited wealth or power, (lit "he shouts at the water and it freezes")
有權勢
hoahkuun 喝拳 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hoaq'kuun ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.91]
VO : play the Chinese form of mora or "stone, paper, scissors" (In the former each player displays from 0 to 5 fingers simultaneously shouting the expected total (5 may be displayed, but not called) which must be at least as great as the number he displays. If one gets the correct total, his opponent must drink a cup of wine. In the latter only one person calls, and his opponent must not match the form of the hand displayed. If he matches it, he must drink to acknowledge loss of the point.)
猜拳
hvoaitit 橫直 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hvoaai'tit ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.91]
Smod : at any rate, any how, after all
反正
hoan'ar 幡仔 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hoafn'ar ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.91]
N tiâu : yellow and white streamer 4 or 5 feet long, attached to a bamboo pole, and carried by the chief mourner at a funeral
旛
høefheeng 火刑 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: *hoea'heeng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.95]
N : burning at the stake (punishment for rebellion)
火刑
u: hofng'huun jiin'but ⬆︎ 風雲人物 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.98]
N ê : man of the hour, man of the week, central figure in the news (at any given time)
風雲人物
horngsym 放心 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hoxng'sym ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.99]
Ve : put one's mind at rest, soothe (someone's) anxiety
放心
hunzhae 雲彩 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: huun'zhae ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.103]
N : multicolored clouds (as at sunrise or sunset)
雲彩
viakiao 贏筊 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: viaa'kiao ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.107]
VO : win at gambling
贏錢
u: viaa'tux ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.107]
VO : win stakes at gambling
賭注
u: id'bok liao'jieen ⬆︎ 一目瞭然 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.112]
Sph : take everything in at a glance
一目瞭然
u: id'phaang hofng'sun ⬆︎ 一帆風順 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.112]
Sph : May you have smooth sailing! (good wishes expressed at the beginning of any new venture,) all is going smoothly
一帆風順
ittaxn 一旦 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: id'taxn ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.112]
Smod/Pmod : once, at some time or others
一旦
iwhofng 有方 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: iuo'hofng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.113]
VO : be skilled at (teaching, leading, etc)
有方
u: iuo'sii ⬆︎ 有時 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.113]
Smod,Pmod : at times, sometimes
有時
jinkef 人家 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: jiin'kef ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.117]
Nmod : (girl) who stays at home and keeps herself pure (in contrast to cocubines and prostitutes)
人家
jidmii 日暝 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: jit'mii ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.119]
Nt : day and night, (at) all times
日夜
juxmiaa 字名 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ju'miaa ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.119]
N : the name assumed at marriage or on reaching maturity
字
kafzhar 絞吵 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kar'zhar ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.121]
V : make a noisy disturbance at play
吵鬧
kaq 甲 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kaq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.121]
Int : so…<kah khoai3: so fast?>, <kah hiah choe7: so much?> (expressed surprise at a question or opinion)
那麼
u: kaq'hah ⬆︎ 甲箬 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.121]
N : outer sheath of bamboo (occurring at joints)
葉革肖
kaekii 屆期 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kaix'kii ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.122]
Pmod : at the appointed time, on time
屆時
kafmthaxn 感嘆 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: karm'thaxn ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.123]
Ve : admire, marvel at, wonder at
感嘆
kafmthaau □頭 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: karm'thaau ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.123]
N ê : a mourning hood (worn by women at funerals)
蔴冠
kafnggi 講義 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: karng'gi ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.125]
N : printed handouts given out at a lecture
講義
kaxngsii 仝時 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kang'sii ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.125]
Nt,Pmod : at the same time
同時
u: kang'*te'po ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.125]
VO : be at the same stage
地位相等
kauzeeng 交情 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kaw'zeeng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.125]
N : friendship (at the level of business associates)
交情
kaux 到 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kaux ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.126]
V : 1: arrive at, reach
到
kaotex 到地 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kaux'tex ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.127]
VO : arrive at a place
到達
kao'ui 到位 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kaux'ui ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.127]
VO : arrive at one's destination
到達目的地
køeakoafn 過關 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kex'koafn ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.128]
VO : 1: clear customs 2: pass the guard-post (at an international boundary)
過關
kengthøea 供體 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kefng'*thea/thoea ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.130]
V : gossip (about a person's appearance or conduct), jeer at (someone)
毀謗, 譭謗
kichix 譏刺 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ky'chix ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.131]
V : deride, jeer at, ridicule, taunt
譏諷
kvy-chym 更深 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kvy'chym ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.132]
V : be late (at night)
夜深
kvy-chym 更深 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kvy'chym ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.132]
Nt : late at night, after midnight
夜深
kierntioong 見長 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kiexn'tioong ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.134]
V : be good at (doing sthg)
精於
kied 結 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kied ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.135]
V : 1: form a close union, marry, unite in (a conspiracy), freeze (water) 2: be at enmity 3: terminate, balance (account), wind up (a case)
結
kied-oansiuu 結冤仇 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kied'oafn'siuu ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.135]
VO : have an open feud, be at enmity
結仇
kietsngx 結算 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kied'sngx ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.135]
V : take a balance (of account at the end of a set period)
結算
kimtviar 金鼎 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kym'tviar ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.137]
N kha : shallow metal pan used for burning paper money in worship ceremonies at home
香鼎
u: kiøx'kvoaa ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.137]
VO : exclaim at the cold, complain of the cold
叫冷
kibsii 及時 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kip'sii ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.139]
VO : come at the appropriate time
及時
køx 告 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: køx ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.140]
V : sue (at law)
告
kormii 顧暝 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kox'*mee/mii ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.142]
VO : stand watch at night
守夜
koarhø 掛號 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: koax'hø ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.142]
VO : register (letter, oneself at a hospital)
掛號
køeakoafn 過關 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: *koex'koafn ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.146]
VO : pass the guard-post (at an international boundary)
過關
u: kud'bak ⬆︎ 骨目 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.151]
N : enlargement of the bone at a joint (ankle, wrist, etc.)
踝骨 腕骨
khausøea 剾洗 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: khaw'soea ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.153]
V : jeer at, laugh at, make fun of
諷刺
khekhafng 㧎空 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: khee'khafng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.154]
SV : at variance (persons)
找麻煩
khvikaw 坑溝 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: *khvef'kaw ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.154]
N : gorge (with a stream at the bottom), canyon
坑溝
kheg 剋 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kheg ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.154]
V : be at variance so as to cause bad luck (horoscopes of two persons)
剋
khysefng 起先 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: khie'sefng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.155]
Smod/Pmod : at first
起先
khythaau 起頭 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: khie'thaau ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.155]
Smod/Pmod : at first, in the beginning
起頭
khvikaw 坑溝 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: khvy'kaw ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.156]
N : gorge (with a stream at the bottom), canyon
峽谷
khiefn 掔 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: khiefn ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.156]
V : throw at (pVmod oe7/boe7-tioh8)
拋
u: khiexn ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.156]
V : throw at (pVmod oe7/boe7-tioh8)
拋
u: khym'chii ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.157]
SV : shrewd and skillful at managing a matter
精明強幹
khinpøh 輕薄 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: khyn'pøh ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.157]
V : make a pass at, flirt with
輕薄
khofzhaix 苦菜 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: khor'zhaix ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.159]
N châng : a slightly bitter leafy vegetable cooked and eaten at Chinese New Year (khou2-be2-chhai3, Chinese lettuce, Ixeris chinensis?)
苦菜
u: khox'cvi ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.159]
N : paper money burned at the end of the mounring ceremonies to rpovide for the needs of the deceased person in the after-life
庫錢
khvoax 看 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: khvoax ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.159]
V : look at (sthg)
看
khvoax-bøexzhud 看袂出 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: khvoax be'zhud ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.159]
Vph : look at but be uncertain about (a person's character, ownership of sthg, etc)
看不出
khvoarbøo 看無 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: khvoax'bøo ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.159]
Vph : look at but not understand
看輕
khvoarhoad 看法 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: khvoax'hoad ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.159]
N : way of locking at things, mode of thought
看法
u: khuy'kex ⬆︎ 開價 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.161]
VO : offer to sell at a certain starting price (the seller's initial offer which begins "talking price" cf long2-ke3, chhut-ke3)
開價
laixzaai 內才 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: lai'zaai ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.163]
N : ability at research, skill in scholarly pursuits (cf goa7-chai5)
內才
laxmsarm 濫糝 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: lam'sarm ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.164]
sv : at random; in a disorderly, careless, false, foolish, or reckless manner
亂來
u: laxng'jit bøo laxng'geh ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.165]
sph : occasionally (not every day but at least once a month)
常常的
løefme 詈罵 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: lea'me ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.166]
v : scold, rail at
咒罵
lie-chviar 你請 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: lie'chviar ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.168]
IE : Good bye. (used at the end of a conversation by the person who leaves)
你請
liaqhae 掠海 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: liah'hae ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.169]
vo : catch fish (esp. at low water)
補魚
lienzhae 聯彩 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: lieen'zhae ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.169]
n : scrolls with double and single line inscriptions (present at funerals and at marriages)
輓聯喜聯
liaw'au 了後 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: liao'au ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.170]
Cs : (stands at the end of its clause and indicates that sthg follows in order of time): after
以後
liawjieen 了然 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: liao'jieen ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.170]
SV : understanding clearly <it-bok8 liau2-jian5: seeing all at one glance>
清楚
u: lym'thiin ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.171]
V : drinking and pouring (wine, at a feast)
花天酒地
loxbøea 路尾 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: lo'bea ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.174]
Smod/Pmod : finally, at the end, at last
最後
loxbøefchiuo 落尾手 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: lo'bea'chiuo ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.174]
Smod/Pmod : at last, finally
後來
loxbøea 路尾 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: lo'boea ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.174]
Smod/Pmod : finally, at the end, at last
最後
loaxngieen 亂言 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: loan'gieen ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.174]
VO : talk at random, talk for the sake of talking
胡扯
løefme 詈罵 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: loea'me ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.174]
V : scold violently, rail at
謾罵
u: loee'au'zø ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.174]
N : cross-brace at the back of a plow
犁後座
u: løh'khøx ⬆︎ 落課 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.175]
VO : take a break (at the end of a class-hour)
下課
u: lok'kek'py'sefng ⬆︎ 樂極悲生 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.175]
Sph : sorrow comes when joy is at the full
樂極生悲
u: log'seeng'seg ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.175]
N : dedication ceremony at the completion of construction
落成式
oarnzhøeq 怨慼 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: oaxn'zhoeq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.191]
V : repine, be displeased at oneself or one's fate
自怨
oarnmia 怨命 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: oaxn'mia ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.191]
VO : repine at (one's) fate
怨命
u: oaxn'siin zhoeq'mia ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.191]
Sph : repine at one's lot
怨命
oaxn-thvy hun-tøe 怨天恨地 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: oaxn'thvy hun'toe ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.191]
Sph : repine at one's lot
怨天
u: oaxn'thiefn iuu jiin ⬆︎ 怨天尤人 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.191]
Sph : be angry at the gods and resentful toward men
怨天尤人
paecviaf 拜正 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: paix'cviaf ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.194]
V : worship at New Year
拜年
paenii 拜年 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: paix'nii ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.194]
VO : pay ceremonial visits at New Year
拜年
paxntøq 辦桌 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: pan'tøq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.196]
VO : entertain guests (at a feast)
設宴

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