Cantonese words starting with H

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hing1 nok6 gwaa2 seon3

輕諾寡信轻诺寡信

To make promises too easily and rarely keep them.

Negligent, heedless, or careless attitude; to let one's guard down.

Lightweight; light in weight.

To commit suicide or make light of one's own life.

To start construction; to build, construct, or initiate a major building project.

To be credulous; to easily believe what one hears without thinking or verifying.

Rash, reckless, or careless; acting without proper consideration or seriousness.

To look down on, despise, or underestimate someone or something.

Soft, gentle, or low in volume.

Prosperous, flourishing, and successful, typically describing a country or nation.

Easy, light, or relaxed.

Light Rail Transit (LRT), the light rail system serving Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, and Tin Shui Wai in Hong Kong.

Frivolous, flippant, or lighthearted in behavior or attitude.

A polite, respectful term of address for a male peer or friend.

Prosperous, thriving, and well-developed, usually in reference to business, the economy, or a family.

An elegant or formal expression for an elder brother.

hing1 zong1 soeng5 zan6

輕裝上陣轻装上阵

To go into battle with a light pack, or to move forward with one's burdens discarded.

Hot; burning hot; can also refer to scorching weather.

An ancient Chinese percussion instrument made of stone or jade chime stones hung in a row; to gallop.

To cough slightly, or to talk and laugh.

An interest in something, or a hobby or leisure activity.

A solemn or grand celebration, ceremony, or festival.

hing3 gou1 coi2 lit6

興高采烈兴高采烈

In high spirits, excited, and jubilant.

To celebrate a success or a victory.

hing3 gung1 jin3

慶功宴庆功宴

A banquet held to celebrate a success.

hing3 gung1 wui2

慶功會庆功会

A celebration party or feast held to mark a success or achievement.

hing3 gwo3 fo2 si2

慶過火屎庆过火屎

To be absolutely furious or extremely angry.

hing3 gwo3 fo2 si2

㷫過火屎㷫过火屎

To be extremely angry or absolutely furious.

hing3 gwo3 laat6 gai1

慶過辣雞庆过辣鸡

Extremely angry or furious.

hing3 gwo3 naat3 gai1

㷫過焫雞㷫过焫鸡

Furious; extremely angry; fuming.

Rejoicing in a fortunate outcome; feeling relieved or lucky that things turned out well.

hing3 hap6 hap6

慶烚烚庆烚烚

Feeling burning hot, especially due to anger, sexual arousal, or fever.

hing3 hap6 hap6

Fuming with anger; also feeling sexually aroused or hot.

To congratulate or celebrate a joyous occasion.

To chat, talk, or laugh together; historically, to cough.

To celebrate a birthday.

Interest, mood, or inclination to enjoy doing something.

hing3 zi3 but6 but6

興致勃勃兴致勃勃

Full of interest; in high spirits; enthusiastic.

To celebrate, commemorate, or mark a happy or memorable occasion with activities.

hing3 zuk1 naan4 syu1

罄竹難書罄竹难书

Too numerous to record, especially when referring to a person's crimes or misdeeds.

To do something jointly; to cooperate or assist.

Timid, nervous, or fearful; a feeling of apprehension that makes one want to shrink back.

To be pleased, satisfied, or comfortable.

To feel sorry, apologetic, or regretful for doing something wrong.

To threaten, coerce, or oppress the weak using power or force.

Flank; the side of the torso. Also used to mean to threaten, or to shrug.

To co-organize; to assist another organization in hosting an event in a supporting role.

To coerce, threaten, or force someone to do something.

To hold someone hostage, using violence or threats to prevent escape and gain leverage in negotiations.