Cantonese words starting with C

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Youth; the time of life when one is young and energetic.

cing1 ceon1 dau2

Acne, pimples, or spots on the skin.

cing1 ceon1 kei4

Puberty; the developmental stage from about 11 to 18 years old when a person matures from child to adult.

cing1 ceot1 jyu1 laam4

青出於藍青出于蓝

The student surpasses the master; to excel or outperform one's teachers or predecessors.

cing1 cing1 baak6 baak6

Completely innocent, spotless, or pure; free from guilt, suspicion, or corruption.

cing1 cing1 co2 co2

Clearly expressed, direct, and easy to understand without any ambiguity.

Clear, transparent, and pure, commonly describing liquids, the sky, or eyes.

Clear, distinct, and easy to perceive or understand.

Clearly; in a clear manner.

To sing acappella; to sing without any musical accompaniment.

To clear an area; to make everyone leave a place.

To clear out a warehouse; to sell off all stock in a clearance sale.

A clear spring, or figuratively, a pure person or place that stands out from its peers.

Light, plain, and non-greasy food.

A detailed list, inventory, or document itemizing all entries.

cing1 dak1 soeng5

稱得上称得上

To deserve to be called; to be worthy of a certain title, name, or evaluation.

Qingdao, a major coastal city in Shandong Province, China.

Street cleaner; a worker responsible for sweeping and cleaning the streets.

To address, call, or refer to someone by a specific name or title.

Poor and living a simple, hard, or austere life.

Cool, pleasant breeze.

To have lost weight or become thinner in a healthy, flattering way.

Elegant, refined, and decorous.

Clean, hygienic, and free from dirt, stains, or trash.

cing1 git3 zai1

清潔劑清洁剂

Cleaning agent or detergent; a substance used to remove dirt and other impurities.

Pure-hearted, morally lofty, and refusing to succumb to vulgar worldly ways.

cing1 gu1 dou6 gwaa2

稱孤道寡称孤道寡

To call oneself a king or lord, or to act like an absolute ruler.

An honest and uncorrupted government official.

To clear customs; the process of customs inspection for import and export goods to prevent smuggling and tax evasion.

cing1 gwan1 zak1

清君側清君侧

To get rid of evil ministers around the emperor

With nothing left, used after a verb to indicate complete consumption or depletion.

Leisurely and quiet; not busy; having plenty of free time.

Mussel; a type of bivalve mollusk with dark shells that grows attached to rocks and boats.

To show approval and praise; to commend or endorse.

cing1 hing1 dou6 dai6

稱兄道弟称兄道弟

To call each other brothers; to be on very friendly or intimate terms.

Delicate, fresh fragrance.

Qinghai, a province in western China with its capital at Xining.

Poor, destitute, or underprivileged.

Title, name, or title of honor given to recognize someone's position.

To hold sway over a region, play the leading role, or reign supreme.

Voiceless sound; a speech sound produced without vibration of the vocal cords.

cing1 jat1 sik1

All of the same type or sharing the same characteristic; uniform.

Quiet, peaceful, and beautiful, typically describing a natural environment like mountains and rivers.

Tsing Yi; an island and area in the New Territories of Hong Kong, located opposite Tsuen Wan.

To clear or alleviate internal heat, in traditional Chinese medicine.

To praise, commend, or compliment.

Qingyuan, a prefecture-level city in central-northern Guangdong province, China.

cing1 kwai1 gaai3 leot6

清規戒律清规戒律

Rules, regulations, and taboos, especially those that are outdated or restrict freedom.

Chilly, cold, or desolate and deserted.