Cantonese words starting with C

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Long-distance; covering a great geographical distance.

coeng4 tou4 bat6 sip3

長途跋涉长途跋涉

To make a long, arduous journey; to travel a very long and difficult distance.

coeng4 tou4 din6 waa2

長途電話长途电话

Long-distance call; an international telephone call.

Intestines and stomach, or figuratively, the seat of emotions.

coeng4 tung1 fan2

長通粉长通粉

Penne; a type of cylindrical pasta with slanted ends and a hollow center.

coeng4 tung3 bat1 jyu4 dyun2 tung3

長痛不如短痛长痛不如短痛

Better to take quick, decisive action to end a problem than to suffer its lingering pain long-term.

The digestive system; the stomach and intestines.

coeng4 wai6 jim4

腸胃炎肠胃炎

Gastroenteritis; an inflammation of the stomach and intestines typically caused by bacterial or viral infection.

A lucky cloud; an auspicious cloud often depicted in traditional art.

Peaceful, serene, and harmonious.

Cheung Chau; an island in Hong Kong located southeast of Lantau Island.

Long-sleeved; clothing sleeves that reach the wrist.

Detailed, exhaustive, and thorough, containing all possible information.

Wallpaper, both literally for home decor and figuratively for worthless stocks.

coeng4 zi6 gau2 on1

長治久安长治久安

Long-term peace and stability under stable governance.

Long-distance expedition, journey, or march.

Substantial, rapid, or considerable progress and development.

An exclamation used to ward off bad luck after hearing or speaking of something inauspicious.

啋過你啋过你

An exclamation used to ward off bad luck or dismiss an inappropriate, negative prediction.

coi1 gwo3 nei5 baa2 hau2

啋過你把口啋过你把口

An expression used upon hearing someone say something unlucky or inauspicious, equivalent to "touch wood" or "bite your tongue".

coi1 gwo3 nei5 baa2 seoi1 hau2

啋過你把衰口啋过你把衰口

An interjection used to ward off bad luck or react against an unlucky or ill-omened remark spoken by someone else.

Of or relating to color.

To pick, pluck, or gather plants, flowers, or fruit.

To pay attention to, acknowledge, or respond to someone.

To step on, stamp, or pedal; to belittle; to continuously work non-stop; to enter.

Color, appearance, or applause.

Plucking the greens; a lion dance ritual where the performer plucks a lettuce to symbolize making money.

Plucking the greens; a traditional lion dance ritual of retrieving green vegetables to symbolize wealth.

To adopt, choose, or employ (such as a measure, policy, or stance).

A clownish, usually ugly female role in Chinese opera.

An Easter egg in a movie, either a hidden detail or a post-credits bonus scene.

Festive lantern used as a decoration during traditional festivals.

Colour television; a TV set capable of displaying colour images.

To cover, report on, or gather news about an event; to interview someone for a news story.

To pick, gather, or select.

A bridal sedan chair used in traditional Chinese weddings.

Rainbow; a multicolored arc in the sky caused by the refraction and reflection of sunlight through moisture in the air.

Lottery ticket.

To print in color; or to photocopy in color.

To adopt, employ, or use something selected.

To select and purchase goods; to procure or source items.

coi2 keoi5 dou1 so4

睬佢都傻睬渠都傻

To ignore someone completely; a way of expressing disdain or refusing to pay attention to someone.

To mine for minerals; to extract ore from the ground.

A decorated archway or gate erected for festive celebrations.

To accept and adopt someone's suggestions or advice.

coi2 nei5 dou1 saang1 cau3 wu4

睬你都生臭狐

Expression of complete dismissal, indicating one has no interest in paying attention to or helping someone.

coi2 nei5 dou1 so4

To ignore someone, often implying they are not worth the time or trouble.

To dress rehearse; the final rehearsal before a formal performance.

To rehearse a performance or ceremony.

A decorated temporary wooden framework used for festivals, weddings, or funerals.