Cantonese words starting with H

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ho2 jung6 sing3

Usability; the degree to which something is convenient and practical to use.

ho2 jyu6 bat1 ho2 kau4

可遇不可求

Rare and hard to come by, obtainable only by chance and not through active seeking.

Cocaine; a stimulant drug in the form of a white powder.

Reliable, dependable, and trustworthy.

ho2 laan4 ging1

可蘭經可兰经

The Koran, Qur'an; the holy book of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the word of Allah.

To pity, sympathize with, or feel sorry for someone.

Cola; coke; a dark-brown, caffeinated, and carbonated soft drink.

Can; is it possible to; may.

ho2 mong6 ji4 bat1 ho2 zik1

可望而不可即

Visible but unreachable; describing something that can be seen but is difficult to approach or realize.

Possibly; probably; maybe; describing something that is likely but not certain to happen.

ho2 nang4 sing3

Possibility, likelihood, or chance of something happening.

可惱也可恼也

An exclamation used in Cantonese opera to express annoyance or irritation at someone's absurd speech.

Cute; lovely; lovable; adorable, usually describing someone or something small and harmless.

Scary, frightening, terrible, or awful.

Despicable; contemptible; deserving of contempt or disdain.

Credible, trustworthy, and believable.

But; however; yet. Used to connect clauses with contrasting meanings.

Unfortunate, regrettable, or a pity; feeling disappointed or remorseful over a missed opportunity.

Edible; fit to be eaten.

Laughable or ridiculous due to absurd behavior.

ho2 soeng2 ji4 zi1

One can well imagine; it is obvious or easy to deduce without having to say.

ho2 soeng2 jin4 zi1

As one can easily imagine; consequently.

Plasticity, malleability, or potential for development.

Can be described as; can be said to be.

Hateful, abominable, or detestable.

An interrogative particle used to ask what, which, how, why, when, or where.

River; a natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake or another river.

Lotus; a freshwater plant with large leaves, pink flowers, and nutritious seeds.

Wallet or purse; a small pouch or bag used to hold money and coins.

ho4 baau1 daan2

A fried egg cooked by folding it over like a pouch or turnover.

ho4 baau1 dou3 diu3

To have an empty wallet, or to spend money to the point of bankruptcy; also used to describe extravagance or splurging.

ho4 baau1 lyun2 fang6

荷包亂揈荷包乱轰

To spend money recklessly, extravagantly, or without plan.

A small purse, or slang for a pickpocket.

Hebei province in northern China, or the northern bank of the Pearl River in urban Guangzhou.

Why not; used to suggest or ask why a certain action is not taken.

A colloquial or slang term for a penis; willy.

Riverside; the area located alongside a river.

Why bother; there is no need to, used in rhetorical questions.

Riverside; river bank.

何超儀何超仪

Josie Ho, a Hong Kong singer and actress.

Riverbed or streambed; the ground at the bottom of a river.

A small river, stream, or channel.

Where; at what place.

ho4 dak1 ho4 nang4

What virtue and ability do I have; a rhetorical expression of self-deprecation asking how one deserves such honor or responsibility.

An interrogative word used to inquire about or emphasize the high degree of a quality, usually positive.

River course or channel; the path where a river flows.

Lotus plant and flower; an aquatic plant with large leaves and pink blossoms.

Flat rice noodles; a popular wide, flat noodle made from rice milk.

Let alone, much less, or not to mention.