Cantonese words starting with H

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To be overly or unduly intimate with someone.

Narrow and small.

Fjord; a long, narrow inlet with steep cliffs created by glacial erosion.

To tease, make fun of, or treat with disrespect.

Narrow in width; narrow-minded or limited in temperament.

To roar, howl, or shout loudly.

Coccyx, or the rear joint of a meat animal.

To torture, beat, or interrogate using physical force or torture devices.

To cook food using close, direct heat, such as roasting, baking, grilling, or toasting.

Asthma; a condition causing airway constriction, breathing difficulties, and coughing.

To beat, strike, or hammer heavily, usually making a loud noise.

To finalize, settle, or make a final decision after discussion.

To strike, knock, or beat; most commonly used in the context of musical instruments.

haau1 gik1 ngok6 hei3

敲擊樂器敲击乐器

Percussion instruments.

敲鼓邊敲鼓边

Side stick; a drumming technique where the drumstick strikes the rim of the snare drum.

haau1 gwat1 kap1 seoi5

To exploit someone completely, squeezing or bleeding them dry.

haau1 min6 baau1

Toast; toasted bread.

Yeast; single-celled fungi used to cause fermentation, typically in making food or alcohol.

To knock on a door with one's hand or a tool to get someone's attention.

haau1 mun4 zyun1

敲門磚敲门砖

A stepping stone to fame, fortune, or success; a means to an end.

Enzyme; a class of biochemical catalysts.

To extort or blackmail using violence or intimidation.

haau1 zuk1 gong3

敲竹槓敲竹杠

To cheat or extort money from someone by exploiting their weaknesses, or to overcharge excessively.

Coincidental; describing an unlikely event that happens to occur.

To bake, toast, or dry by exposing to heat.

To take an exam, test, or quiz to be assessed by an authority.

Deceased father and mother; deceased parents.

To copy, or a copy of a film, cassette, or data.

To check, examine, or test, usually against a certain standard.

To inspect, investigate, or make an on-site observation.

haau2 ce1 paai4

考車牌考车牌

To take a driving test.

To pass an exam or test to acquire a qualification, license, or certification.

haau2 ceoi2 hou4 dyut6

巧取豪奪巧取豪夺

To swindle and plunder; to take away someone's property by trickery or force.

Examination venue; an exam hall or room.

To torture someone by beating them as a punishment or to force a confession.

haau2 dyut6 tin1 gung1

巧奪天工巧夺天工

Of superb craftsmanship; describing manmade creations that are so exquisite they surpass nature.

To investigate in detail; to study thoroughly.

To examine the authenticity of texts, or to perform textual criticism.

To engage in archaeological studies; to investigate and examine ancient relics and sites.

Examiner; a person who invigilates, administers, or conducts an exam.

haau2 hak1 lik6

A coincidence; an event that seems unlikely but occurs anyway.

haau2 hap6 dik1

Coincidental or coincidental in nature.

To examine, assess, or test someone's ability, skill, or level.

To baffle, stump, or pose a question too difficult for someone to answer or understand.

To test or try; a trial, test, or ordeal that challenges one's abilities, character, or resolve.

haau2 jin4 ling6 sik1

To use sweet words and an insinuating manner; blandishments.

To bump into, run into, or meet someone by chance.

haau2 laap6 ming4 muk6

To invent all sorts of pretexts or excuses, usually for illegitimate purposes or to make money.

To consider or think through carefully, especially before making a decision.