Cantonese words starting with B

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A valuable, precious horse that runs very fast; a thoroughbred.

Complementary code, or a number representation system such as two's complement used in computing.

bou2 maa5 hoeng1 ce1

寶馬香車宝马香车

Precious horses and magnificent carriages, depicting an extravagant lifestyle or a scene of wealthy people.

To keep something secret or confidential.

Treasure; something that is extremely valuable.

bou2 mat6 cam4 gwai1 dai2

寶物沉歸底宝物沉归底

The best things come at the end, or are hidden and must be searched for patiently.

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Confidentiality; secrecy.

To catch up on sleep.

To save one's life or survive; to keep oneself from dying.

To protect young plants, ensuring that enough survive to produce a good crop.

To fill gaps in a field with new seedlings.

A woman hired to look after children or the elderly.

An assistant or handler, especially for a pop star, actor, or artist.

Nanny; nursemaid; a person employed to take care of a child.

Nanny; nursemaid; a person employed to take care of a child or children.

Brothel madam; a female manager or owner of a brothel.

保姆車保姆车

A private school minibus, or a customized van used by celebrities.

褓姆車褓姆车

A private minibus used for transporting school children, or a customized van used by celebrities.

To act as a matchmaker or go-between for prospective marriage partners.

To replenish or make up for what is lacking.

To patch; to patch up a hole in fabric.

bou2 nei5 daai6

To admit defeat, surrender, or show admiration to an opponent while pleading for mercy.

To get a dental filling; to treat a decayed tooth.

bou2 ngoi6 zau6 ji1

保外就醫保外就医

Medical parole; a system allowing prisoners to receive medical treatment outside of prison due to health reasons.

To keep warm; to retain body heat or keep food warm.

Security; the state of safety and order in a place, or the personnel hired to maintain it.

Bao'an, a district in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.

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保安部隊保安部队

Security forces.

保安費保安费

Security fee; a charge or fee for security services.

The Security Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

bou2 on1 jan4 jyun4

保安人員保安人员

Security personnel; security guard.

保安員保安员

Security guard.

寶安區宝安区

Bao'an, a district of Shenzhen, Guangdong.

保安團保安团

Peacekeeping force; local security corps or militia.

Bonan ethnic group

bou2 on1 zung1 sam1 zaam6

寶安中心站宝安中心站

Bao'an Center Station, a metro station in Shenzhen, China.

bou2 pin1 gau3 bai6

補偏救弊补偏救弊

To remedy defects and correct errors; to rectify past mistakes.

Aquarius, the eleventh astrological sign of the zodiac.

寶瓶座宝瓶座

Aquarius, the constellation and sign of the zodiac.

To buy a ticket after boarding, or to pay a fare difference.

補票處补票处

An additional ticket desk or fare adjustment office.

Baoshan; a prefecture-level city in Yunnan Province, China.

Baoshan, referring to the district in Shanghai or the township in Hsinchu County, Taiwan.

bou2 saan1 hoeng1

寶山鄉宝山乡

Baoshan township in Hsinchu County, northwest Taiwan.

bou2 saan1 keoi1

寶山區宝山区

Baoshan district of Shanghai

Baoshan, a prefecture-level city in Yunnan Province, China.

A Buddhist temple or its pagoda.

To nourish the body; to improve one's health, especially with food or supplements.

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寶生佛宝生佛

Ratnasambhava Buddha, one of the Five Dhyani Buddhas in Vajrayana Buddhism.

To moisturize; to retain moisture.