Cantonese words starting with B

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Conforming to an accepted standard; correct or model.

A sign, mark, or logo that represents the characteristic features of something.

To mark, indicate, or annotate.

Prostitute or bitch; a derogatory term used to insult a woman.

To mount or frame a document, painting, or piece of paper.

To confess one's love or feelings to someone.

Surface or outer layer.

Facial expression.

表錯情表错情

To react inappropriately and cause embarrassment after misinterpreting someone's feelings or intentions, especially in romance.

To express, convey, or voice ideas, feelings, or messages through speech or other means.

biu2 daat6 sik1

表達式表达式

Expression; a mathematical symbol or combination of symbols representing a value or relationship.

Younger male cousin on one's mother's side, or father's sister's side.

Form; a document with structured fields for collecting or processing information.

Older male cousin on one's mother's side, or one's father's sister's side.

To perform; to openly display a skill or technique as entertainment.

biu2 jin2 ngai6 seot6

表演藝術表演艺术

Performing arts.

To show, display, or express one's thoughts, feelings, behavior, or inner qualities.

biu2 jin6 zyu2 ji6

表現主義表现主义

Expressionism; a modernist movement in art and literature.

To commend and praise someone publicly for their good deeds.

To decide by vote; to put a motion to a vote.

To show, reveal, or express emotions or information.

biu2 lou6 mou4 wai4

表露無遺表露无遗

To reveal everything without any reserve; to be on full display.

Superficial; not thorough; remaining only on the surface.

biu2 min6 jin6 zoeng6

表面現象表面现象

Superficies; outside or surface appearance.

biu2 min6 soeng6

On the surface; superficially; ostensibly.

biu2 min6 zoeng1 lik6

表面張力表面张力

Surface tension.

To state clearly; to make clear; to make one's position or stance known.

Younger female cousin on one's mother's side, or one's father's sister's side.

Epidermis or skin; the outermost layer of cells in plants, invertebrates, or vertebrate skin.

To state, express, or show to others.

A term used to address the younger male cousin of one's husband, or historically used as a general term of address for young men.

The wife of one's older or younger male cousin on one's mother's or aunt's/uncle's side.

One's father's younger male cousin; historically used in Hong Kong to refer to a male official from mainland China.

To declare one's stand; to make known one's position or attitude towards an issue.

Older female cousin sharing a different surname; formerly used to address a young woman from mainland China.

Older female cousin via the maternal side, or via paternal aunts.

Prima facie evidence or case; also, the initial mild symptoms of an illness.

To publicly commend, honor, or praise someone.

A final particle equivalent to 吧, used for emphasis or to make a suggestion.

Singaporean; relating to Singapore.

A formal dance or ball; a social gathering for dancing.

A woman with large breasts, or large tapioca pearls used in bubble tea.

A ping pong paddle; a table tennis bat.

bo1 baan2 tong2

Lollipop; a flat, round hard candy on a stick.

To be struck in the face or body by a ball.

bo1 bun2 wai1 si6 gei2

波本威士忌

Bourbon whiskey.

Sports shoes, especially athletic shoes worn for playing sports.

A ballroom; a place for holding balls and dance parties.

Wavelength; the physical distance between consecutive peaks of a wave.

Spinach; a leafy green vegetable with a sweet taste and red roots.