Cantonese words starting with H

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To perform or showcase one's artistic skills or talents.

To make a fool of oneself or be a useless member of society.

To devote or dedicate oneself to; to give one's entire energy and life to a cause.

To present, offer, or dedicate something to someone in a formal or respectful manner.

Constitutionalism; the political philosophy that state power should be constrained by a constitution.

A charter or constitution; the supreme legal document of a state or organization.

To show one's inadequacy or make a fool of oneself.

Elder brother; also used as a respectful address for a male friend.

An ancient high-ranking government official post, still used in the official titles of some countries.

Hydrogen; the chemical element with atomic number 1 and symbol H.

Popular; fashionable; widely practiced at a particular time.

A strong, pervasive fragrance that spreads far.

To found, establish, or set up an institution such as a school or business.

Lightweight, convenient, and easy to carry or use.

Frivolous, superficial, or lacking in gravity, or describing something that is light and thin.

To easily win or obtain something, especially a victory or a championship.

Relative importance, seriousness, or priority of things.

Brothers, or very close male friends.

hing1 dai6 ze2 mui6

Brothers and sisters; siblings.

hing1 dai6 zi2 mui6

Siblings; brothers and sisters.

To underestimate one's enemy or opponent.

Light and brisk in movement, or lively and light-hearted in mood or music.

Excited; describing a state of high spirits, joy, and agitation.

hing1 fan5 zai1

興奮劑兴奋剂

Stimulant or psycho-stimulant; a drug that increases central nervous system activity.

Frivolous; light, casual, and lacking seriousness or dignity in attitude and behavior.

hing1 fung1 zok3 long6

興風作浪兴风作浪

To incite and create trouble; to stir up disputes.

hing1 gaa1 cung5 zeoi6

輕枷重罪轻枷重罪

To be let off lightly for a serious crime; to receive a light punishment for a grave offense.

The promotion of new practices and the abolition of old, outdated ones.

hing1 geoi2 mong5 dung6

輕舉妄動轻举妄动

To act rashly or take reckless action without careful consideration.

To build, construct, or erect a building or structure.

輕歌劇轻歌剧

Light opera or operetta.

hing1 gung1 jip6

輕工業轻工业

Light industry, characterized by lighter products, high labor intensity, and production of consumer goods.

Light rail; a rail transport system with a lower capacity and smaller train size than heavy rail.

To rejuvenate or invigorate the country.

Lightweight, small, and handy; also used to describe smooth, agile movements.

To rise, spring up, or become popular; to develop and grow.

hing1 hing1 ngo5 ngo5

To be romantically affectionate, sweet, or intimate in speech and behavior.

Having a strong and pervasive fragrance, or figuratively used to describe someone who is highly esteemed.

Soft and gentle, especially describing sounds that bring comfort.

hing1 ji4 jik6 geoi2

輕而易舉轻而易举

Very easy to do; a piece of cake.

Easily, simply, or lightly and without due care.

To speak or say something lightly, rashly, or without due consideration.

Slim and graceful in figure, or light and agile in movement.

Light cavalry; highly mobile cavalry with lightweight equipment.

Prosperous, thriving, or flourishing, especially referring to a successful business.

Slight, light, minor, or to a small extent.

hing1 miu4 daam6 se2

輕描淡寫轻描淡写

To touch on lightly; to downplay or mention something casually to minimize its importance.

The rise and fall, or the fate of a nation, clan, family, or organization.

An elder brother and younger sister.