Cantonese words starting with H

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An expression of praise, admiration, or triumph, such as "good job!", "bravo!", or "hurray!".

Good things; or used as an exclamation to express excitement or joy.

Good intention, kindness, or goodwill.

To have the gall, cheek, or nerve to do something.

好意頭好意头

Auspicious, lucky, or presenting a good omen.

Having sensitive or sharp hearing.

Kind, gentle, or pleasant words.

hou2 jin4 hou2 jyu5

好言好語好言好语

Sincere, well-meant, and kind words.

Good-looking; having an attractive face or appearance.

Aerobic; requiring oxygen.

hou2 joeng6 dik1

好樣的好样的

An expression used to praise someone's exemplary behavior, moral integrity, or courage.

With great difficulty, or, conversely, very easy.

Useful, effective, or easy to use.

An exclamation in ball sports meaning "good shot!" or "well played!"; strike (in baseball).

A desirable spouse; desired by many.

Easy to talk to, getting along well, or having a lot of common topics of conversation.

hou2 koi3 m4 ling4 cau2 koi3 ling4

好嘅唔靈醜嘅靈好嘅唔灵丑嘅灵

An expression used when bad predictions or fears come true while good hopes do not.

hou2 laap6 hak1

Horlicks, a brand of malted milk hot drink.

Very clever, smart, or capable.

Physically strong; having great strength or energy.

hou2 liu5 soeng1 baa1 mong4 liu5 tung3

好了傷疤忘了疼好了伤疤忘了疼

To forget past pains once the wound has healed; to forget lessons from past suffering once the crisis has passed.

好萊塢好莱坞

hou2 lou2 paa3 laan6 lou2

好佬怕爛佬好佬怕烂佬

Good guys are afraid of bad guys; decent people avoid arguing or fighting with unreasonable scoundrels.

hou2 lou2 paa3 laan6 lou2 laan6 lou2 paa3 put3 fu5

好佬怕爛佬爛佬怕潑婦好佬怕烂佬烂佬怕泼妇

Good guys fear scoundrels, and scoundrels fear shrews.

好路數好路数

A lucrative opportunity, profitable trade, or promising way to earn money.

Very bad, in a terrible state, or not doing well.

Okay or not? Is it good?; used to ask for agreement or opinion.

Is it okay; is it alright; is it good or not.

hou2 maa5 bat1 hek3 wui4 tau4 cou2

好馬不吃回頭草好马不吃回头草

A good horse does not turn back to graze; once you leave a place or a relationship, you should not go back.

Sells very well; sells like hot cakes.

Haunted or eerie; describing a place that is spooky and frequently experiences paranormal activity.

hou2 maang5 gwai2

Extremely haunted.

Fine goods or high-quality products.

hou2 mat6 cam4 gwai1 dai2

好物沉歸底好物沉归底

The best comes at the end, or the finest things are saved for last.

hou2 mei4 hou2 maau6

Good-looking; presenting a decent, clean-cut, or handsome appearance.

hou2 mei4 hou2 maau6 saang1 saa1 sat1

好眉好貌生沙蝨好眉好貌生沙虱

Despicable or bad-natured despite having a good, decent, or handsome appearance.

hou2 mei4 hou2 maau6 saang1 saa1 sat1

好眉好貎生沙虱好眉好猊生沙虱

To look respectable and decent on the outside but be a bad person in character.

Tasty; delicious.

Lucky; born under a lucky star.

hou2 meng6 seoi2

Having a lucky fate or good fortune; blessed in life.

hou2 mong6 gok3

The Cape of Good Hope.

Is that okay; how about; used at the end of a sentence to make a suggestion or ask for agreement.

hou2 mung6 naan4 sing4

好夢難成好梦难成

A beautiful dream is hard to realize; good things are often difficult to achieve.

hou2 naam4 bat1 gan1 neoi5 dau3

好男不跟女鬥好男不跟女斗

An idiom meaning a real man does not fight or argue with women.

hou2 ngaam1 gai2

Having a lot in common; getting along very well and having plenty to talk about.

The eye with better vision when a person has a visual impairment or eye condition.

hou2 ngaan5 gaai3

Having good eyesight or accurate aim in shooting or throwing.

A bird with a melodious voice or beautiful plumage; also used ironically to refer to a person of good character.

A long time; a long period of time.

hou2 noi6 m4 gin3

好耐唔見好耐唔见

Long time no see; an expression used to greet someone you have not seen in a long time.