Cantonese words starting with B

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Nose; the respiratory and olfactory organ in land animals.

To be forced or compelled to do something against one's will.

To be arrested; to be taken into custody by law enforcement and lose one's freedom.

To avoid or dodge vehicles.

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避重就輕避重就轻

To avoid difficult tasks or key issues and focus on easier or trivial ones instead.

A cozy, warm space formed under a quilt, especially when folded like a sleeping bag.

Paranasal sinuses; air-filled cavities in the bones of the skull that connect to the nasal cavity.

鼻竇炎鼻窦炎

Sinusitis; inflammation of the nasal sinuses, typically accompanied by fluid build-up.

Passive; inactive, unassertive, or only reacting when prompted by others.

To back up data; a backup copy of a file or system.

To prepare for a lesson; to plan and prepare before class starts.

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避風頭避风头

To lie low or leave a place to hide from trouble or avoid being caught.

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避風塘避风塘

Typhoon shelter; a harbor with a breakwater for small boats to seek refuge during storms.

被加數被加数

Augend; a number to which another number is added.

To avoid saying or doing something because it is considered taboo or unlucky.

Nose; another term for the nose.

Defendant; the accused party in a court of law.

Defendant; the accused.

To avoid, hedge, or avert risks.

A loud blare of something; a very loud noise.

To avoid, evade, or keep away from someone or something because of danger, embarrassment, or discomfort.

To be harmed, injured, or killed as a victim.

Snoring; the sound made during sleep caused by the vibration of soft tissues in the airway.

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鼻鼾聲鼻鼾声

The sound of snoring.

Nasal cavity; nasal passage.

Nostril; the opening on the nose that allows air to enter the nasal cavity.

To be charged with a crime; to be accused of an offense.

Nosebleed; blood flowing from the nose due to ruptured blood vessels in the nasal cavity.

Nasal consonant; a consonant produced with an obstructed oral cavity, allowing airflow to pass through the nose.

Nasal congestion; a blocked nose.

To prevent conception; to practice contraception.

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Contraceptive pills; birth-control pills taken by women to prevent pregnancy.

Condom; a barrier device used during sexual intercourse to reduce the risk of pregnancy and STIs.

To be translated

Ala of the nose; the outer wall of each nostril.

To avoid doing something to prevent giving rise to suspicion or misunderstanding.

Nasopharynx; the uppermost part of the throat, behind the nasal cavity.

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Nasopharyngeal cancer; cancer that develops in the nasopharynx, at the back of the nasal cavity and above the throat.

To reserve for later use, to keep on standby, or to have in reserve.

To take shelter from the rain.

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避雷針避雷针

Lightning rod; lightning conductor.

Allergic rhinitis; nasal allergies caused by an overreaction of the immune system to airborne allergens.

To avoid or prevent something bad from happening.

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備忘錄备忘录

Memorandum or memo; a tool used to record important information for future reference.

Nose hair; nasal hair.

To seek refuge; to escape or find shelter from danger, disaster, or calamity.

避難所避难所

Shelter; a safe place for refugees or survivors to escape danger.

To travel abroad during the Lunar New Year to avoid social obligations such as visiting relatives.