Cantonese words starting with C

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ceoi4 zi2 saan1

Kate Tsui Tsz-shan, a Hong Kong actress.

Immediately, promptly, or within a very short period of time.

New Year's Eve; the last day of the year.

New Year's Eve; the night of the last day of the lunar year.

Apart from, except for, or besides.

To follow local customs or conform to social norms.

Eggs, especially small ones or those of birds and certain animals.

Chinese toon tree; also used metaphorically for a father, or as a surname.

An egg of a bird or reptile, or slang for testicles.

The Spring and Autumn period in Chinese history, or a type of historical chronicle.

ceon1 cau1 daai6 mung6

春秋大夢春秋大梦

Unrealistic dreams, ideas, or hopes that are impossible to realize.

ceon1 cau1 si4 doi6

春秋時代春秋时代

The Spring and Autumn period in Chinese history (circa 770–476 BC), followed by the Warring States period.

ceon1 cau1 si4 kei4

春秋時期春秋时期

The Spring and Autumn period in Chinese history, approximately 771 to 476 BC.

Scrotum or balls.

Vernal equinox; the spring equinox.

Spring breeze, or a warm, pleasant feeling as comfortable as a spring wind.

ceon1 fung1 faa3 jyu5

春風化雨春风化雨

Nurturing guidance and education from a teacher; literally suitable wind and rain for plant growth.

Spring; the first of the four seasons.

Spring scenery, or figuratively, a woman's private body parts or underwear accidentally exposed.

ceon1 gwong1 ming4 mei6

Bright and beautiful spring scenery.

ceon1 gwong1 zaa3

春光乍洩春光乍泄

The sudden emergence of spring scenery, or the accidental exposure of private parts or intimate things.

ceon1 haa6 cau1 dung1

The four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

Spring chill; cold weather during spring.

Spring or springtime.

Aphrodisiac; medicine which increases sexual desire.

Spanish mackerel.

Spring thunder; the first thunder of spring.

Spring couplets; auspicious couplets pasted on doors during Chinese New Year for decoration.

Lunar New Year feast; a social gathering for tea, dim sum, or dinner held after the Lunar New Year.

Wet dream; an erotic dream that manifests a person's subconscious sexual desire.

ceon1 sam1 dung6

春心動春心动

To develop a crush on someone; to be romantically attracted or sexually aroused.

Spring scenery, or figuratively, an expression of joy on someone's face.

A night of sexual intimacy, or a beautiful spring evening.

ceon1 siu1 jat1 hak1 zik6 cin1 gam1

春宵一刻值千金

A beautiful night or spring evening is extremely precious; often used to describe a couple's wedding night.

ceon1 siu2 mak6

春小麥春小麦

Spring wheat; wheat sown in the spring and harvested in late summer.

Spring; the first season of the year, characterized by warmer, humid weather and blooming plants.

ceon1 waa4 cau1 sat6

春華秋實春华秋实

Having showy flowers in spring and fruit in autumn, representing a literary metaphor for a life of fruitful results.

Yolk; unformed chicken eggs still inside the hen's body.

Spring Festival, commonly known as Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year.

Spring clothing.

Stupid, foolish, or slow-witted.

ceon2 ceon2 juk6 dung6

蠢蠢欲動蠢蠢欲动

To be ready to start wriggling; also used figuratively to describe being poised to make trouble.

An idiot, dummy, or someone who is stupid and slow to learn.

Stupid, slow-witted, or foolish.

Stupid, obtuse, and slow-witted.

ceon2 dou3 gaa1 ling4 jat1

蠢到加零一

Extremely stupid; foolish to the highest degree.

ceon2 gwo3 zek3 zyu1

蠢過隻豬蠢过只猪

Extremely stupid; dumber than a pig.