Cantonese words starting with H

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口啞啞口哑哑

To be rendered speechless or reduced to silence, having no ability to reply or argue back.

Oral ejaculation; a sexual act of ejaculating into someone's mouth.

hau2 bat1 deoi3 sam1

口不對心口不对心

To say things that one does not truly mean; insincere or duplicitous in speech.

hau2 bat1 zaak6 jin4

口不擇言口不择言

To speak without thinking, blurt out words, or talk indiscreetly.

Public praise, reputation, or positive word of mouth from customers.

The mouth or oral cavity; also the mouth radical in Chinese characters.

Bad breath or halitosis.

A young male with bad breath.

One's manner of speaking, eloquence, or trustworthiness in keeping promises.

hau2 ci2 bat1 cing1

口齒不清口齿不清

Unclear or inarticulate speech; speaking unclearly or haltingly.

Eloquence; speaking skills and the ability to persuade others.

Virtue of the mouth, meaning a habit of refraining from speaking maliciously or gossiping.

Talkative, especially when it is inappropriate; to speak out of turn or shoot one's mouth off.

hau2 do1 san1 zin6

口多身賤口多身贱

To be looked down upon or bring trouble upon oneself because of talkativeness or gossip.

Pocket on a piece of clothing like a shirt, trousers, or skirt.

To use sweet, flirtatious, or insincere talk.

To use sweet talk, flattery, or flowery words that may lack sincerity.

A bitter taste in the mouth, or a consequent loss of appetite.

The good fortune of getting to eat delicious food.

Appetite and desire for food; mouth and stomach.

Taken orally; describing medication that is administered by swallowing.

hau2 fuk6 sam1 fuk6

To be convinced sincerely and thoroughly in both word and heart.

The underlying meaning, stance, or intention revealed in one's speech.

Oral sex; to perform oral sex.

Texture of food; the mouthfeel or physical sensation of food in the mouth.

To quarrel; to have an oral argument or verbal dispute.

To have a dry mouth; to feel thirsty.

A deposition, witness statement, or testimony regarding a legal case.

Having a bland taste in one's mouth, leading to a loss of appetite.

Sweet-talking; skilled at saying pleasing or flattering things to make others happy.

Preserved fruits, sweets, or candies eaten as snacks.

hau2 haai4 lei6 sou3

To have a dry or rough mouth with a diminished sense of taste, causing a poor appetite.

hau2 hak1 min6 hak1

To look angry, unhappy, or sullen; to pull a long face or wear a scowl.

Craving food despite not being hungry, or being unable to stop talking at inappropriate times.

A talkative person.

hau2 hau2 seng1 seng1

口口聲聲口口声声

To keep asserting or claiming something that is highly doubtful or untrustworthy.

Breath, especially bad breath.

To make promises too easily or speak without thinking of the consequences.

hau2 heng1 heng1

口輕輕口轻轻

To make promises lightly or speak without due consideration.

hau2 hoeng1 tong2

Making promises too lightly or boasting without considering whether one can deliver.

Oral cavity; the mouth.

hau2 hong2 hong2

To talk big or make empty promises without taking action or considering the consequences.

Thirsty; having a dry throat and needing fluids to drink.

Slogan; a short, catchy phrase used for propaganda or boosting morale.

Lipstick; cosmetics applied to the lips to color and define them.

Accent; a distinctive pronunciation associated with a specific region, social class, or background.

To interpret orally; to translate spoken words from one language to another.

Spoken language, verbal expression, or colloquial speech.

口語化口语化

Colloquialization; the process of making language more colloquial, informal, or spoken-style.