Cantonese words starting with F

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faat3 waa4 ging1

法華經法华经

The Lotus Sutra.

faat3 waang4 coi4

發橫財发横财

To make a sudden, unexpected fortune; to make easy money.

To quickly rise to success, or to boss someone around and lose one's temper.

To be infected with a plague or epidemic, or to act crazily and erratically.

faat3 wan1 gai1

發瘟雞发瘟鸡

Silly, dazed, or behaving erratically, like a sick chicken.

To feel dizzy; to suffer from giddiness.

To dispatch or ship goods.

An honorific title for the Buddha, specifically Sakyamuni, or a highly accomplished spiritual master in Tibetan Buddhism.

A Buddhist or Taoist religious assembly; dharma service.

To send back; to return.

faat3 zai2 hon4

發仔寒发仔寒

To long desperately for a son.

Legal system; the system of laws and rules established in a country or region.

French-made; made in France.

faat3 zai3 jat6 bou3

法制日報法制日报

Legal Daily, a newspaper published by the PRC Ministry of Justice.

Rule, law, or principle; a widely applicable fundamental theory or method.

faat3 zau2 din1

發酒癲发酒癫

To act crazy, wild, or rowdy when drunk; to be a happy or angry drunk.

faat3 zau2 fung1

發酒瘋发酒疯

To get wildly or violently drunk; to act crazy under the influence of alcohol.

faat3 zau2 hon4

發酒寒发酒寒

To experience post-drunken headaches, chills, or other symptoms of a hangover.

To feel terrified, timid, or apprehensive.

faat3 zi1 lou5 laai1

法茲魯拉法兹鲁拉

Maulana Fazlullah, a Pakistani Taliban leader.

Way, method, or solution to deal with a problem.

faat3 zi2 zaai6 lit6

髮指眥裂发指眦裂

Hair standing on end and eyes wide in anger; extremely enraged.

The rule of law; the principle that law is supreme over all people and institutions, including government.

To originate from, arise from, or come from.

To make one's fortune, rise to power, or become successful.

To rise to prominence, wealth, or power from humble beginnings.

To stare blankly or have one's eyes fixed.

Development; the process in which someone or something grows, takes shape, and becomes more advanced.

faat3 zin2 jin4 gau3 zung1 sam1

發展研究中心发展研究中心

Development Research Center, a policy research and consulting institution directly under the State Council of the PRC.

faat3 zin2 soeng1

發展商发展商

Property developer; a company that buys land and invests in building real estate.

faat3 zin2 zung1

發展中发展中

Developing, in progress, or in the pipeline.

faat3 zin2 zung1 gwok3 gaa1

發展中國家发展中国家

Developing country; a country with lower levels of economic development, technology, and living standards.

To shiver, tremble, or shake.

Staring blankly, in a daze, or momentarily baffled.

To award a prize.

To swell, bloat, or expand in volume.

To flare up or break out, showing effects such as illness, anger, or drugs.

faat3 zok3 sing3 si3 seoi6 beng6

發作性嗜睡病发作性嗜睡病

An emblem, insignia, or pattern with symbolic meaning.

To wave or swing one's arm, either empty-handed or holding something.

To wave or brandish; to split or divide; to assist.

Sunshine; sunlight.

Fine jade, or something bright and splendid.

Weak, in poor health, or of poor quality and easily broken.

Light or shine, or figuratively, glory and honor.

A signal flag or pennant, used to direct or command troops.

Fai chun; a decorative red sheet with written auspicious sayings, posted during Chinese New Year for good luck.

Banner, badge, or emblem used as a symbol of identification.

To scold or chide, or to be energetic and vigorous.

fai1 cik1 fong1 cau4

揮斥方遒挥斥方遒

Full of vim and vigor, showing bold and forceful enthusiasm.