Cantonese words starting with H

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Back door or side entrance, or figuratively, a secret and unofficial way to get things done.

The year after next.

Migratory bird; a bird that migrates according to the seasons.

The back of the head, or the hindbrain in anatomy.

Young; being in the stage of youth or adolescence.

hau6 saang1 neoi2

後生女后生女

Young woman or young lady.

hau6 saang1 sai3 zai2

後生細仔后生细仔

Young person; youngster, emphasizing their youth and lack of experience.

hau6 saang1 zai2

後生仔后生仔

Young man; a young male.

hau6 saang1 zai2 neoi5

後生仔女后生仔女

Young people; youngsters; youth, including teenagers and young adults.

Later generations; all succeeding generations.

To await trial; to wait for a court judgement as an accused person or suspect.

Leeway, a backup plan, or a Plan B.

Events that happen afterwards, or funeral arrangements and affairs.

To be nominated; to stand for an election or be considered for selection.

hau6 syun2 jan4

候選人候选人

Candidate; a nominee or participant running in an election.

The back or rear portion; also refers to later on or the near future.

To move or step backward, or to retreat and draw back.

Backing, backup, or support.

Acquired; not innate; developed through effort or experience after birth.

Backyard or back court; also used figuratively to refer to the anus.

hau6 ting4 cong4 duk6

後庭藏毒后庭藏毒

To hide drugs in one's anus.

Backstage, or a behind-the-scenes supporter or backing force.

hau6 toi4 ngaang6 long5

後台硬朗后台硬朗

Having powerful backing; having a strong or influential supporter.

An epilogue, or remarks made about events after they have concluded.

Future trouble; aftermath or consequences resulting from an action.

hau6 waan6 mou4 kung4

後患無窮后患无穷

To cause endless trouble or disastrous after-effects in the future.

hau6 wai4 zing3

後遺症后遗症

Sequelae; the long-term aftereffects of a disease, injury, or traumatic event.

To cook; to be in charge of cooking, or a person who cooks.

Back-up, support, or reinforcement provided behind the scenes.

Post-production; the phase of filmmaking or media creation after filming.

The back of the head or skull.

The latter person, object, or situation.

Suffix; an affix attached to the end of a stem.

The morning of the day after tomorrow.

Backseat, rear seat, or the rear block of a building.

後座力后座力

Recoil; the backward momentum of a gun or firearm when discharged.

To follow up; coming afterward or in succession.

An interjection representing a sigh, or the sound of sobbing.

Onomatopoeia for the sound of laughter.

Used to greet someone, or to express satisfaction.

To play or laugh.

To hope, wish, or look forward to something that has not yet happened.

Light of the morning sun; sunshine. Used predominantly in personal names.

To sob or sigh.

To deceive, cheat, bully, or take advantage of others.

Bright, prosperous, or splendid; character commonly used in personal names.

Bright, warm, or shining; used in personal names.

Sunlight or the light of dawn.

Sacrificial animal; sacrifice.