Cantonese words starting with H

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To get up, stand up, or rise.

To fall ill; the onset of an illness.

To hoist something over one's shoulder.

To start a race or begin a competition of speed.

hei2 ceot1 mong6 ngoi6

To be overjoyed at something unexpected.

The beginning or starting point.

To set out on a journey; to start a trip.

At first; initially; at the very beginning when something has just started.

To start serving dishes in a restaurant.

To get out of bed; to get up.

To draft; to create an initial version of a piece of writing or drawing before revising it.

hei2 cung5 gei1

起重機起重机

Crane; derrick; heavy machinery used to lift and move heavy objects.

To investigate someone's background, or to dox them by exposing their personal details.

To pull out nails, to remove pineapple spikes, or to calculate compound interest on a loan shark's loan.

Starting point; the place where something begins.

To raise one's chopsticks to start eating, especially at a formal meal or gathering.

To take off; to depart and start flying.

hei2 fei1 goek3

起飛腳起飞脚

To throw a sudden tantrum, betray someone, or launch a sudden attack.

To start a fire; to catch fire.

To finish a task or job, especially to complete a product and deliver it.

To rise and fall, undulate, or fluctuate; often used figuratively for changes in emotions or relationships.

To like, love, or be fond of a person, object, or activity.

To make one's fortune and name; to build a reputation and wealth from humble beginnings.

To raise a price.

To set off or depart, referring to an emperor or royalty; can be used sarcastically for ordinary people.

To begin the night watch, or to sound the night watches in ancient times.

起雞皮起鸡皮

To get goosebumps, either from being cold or from hearing something cringey or cheesy.

Motive, purpose, concern, or for the sake of a certain consideration.

Energetic, enthusiastic, or full of vigor, with a desire to keep going.

To lift up a sedan chair when setting off, or to set off on a journey.

To kick someone, or to set off on a journey.

To bone meat or fish; or to fold paper or clothes with sharp creases.

To set out on a journey; to depart.

hei2 hei3 joeng4 joeng4

喜氣洋洋喜气洋洋

Bursting with happiness; full of joy and high spirits.

Joyous, happy, and highly worthy of celebration.

喜慶事喜庆事

A happy event or joyful occasion.

An interest, hobby, or favorite activity.

The cause or origin of an event.

Pleasing; gratifying; making people happy.

How can there be; how could it be that.

hei2 jau5 ci2 lei5

豈有此理岂有此理

Unreasonable, outrageous, or preposterous.

An uprising or revolt; an armed action taken for a righteous cause against a ruling regime.

Wedding banquet; a feast held to entertain guests at a wedding.

hei2 jing4 jyu1 sik1

喜形於色喜形于色

To beam with joy; to have one's happiness clearly visible on one's face.

To hire, employ, or appoint someone to a job.

Origin or source; the place where something first comes into existence.

Joy, happiness, or delight.

Comedy; a humorous or lighthearted film, play, or drama.

To stand up; to rise to one's feet from a non-standing position.