Cantonese words starting with H

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Sweat gland; the system under the skin of animals that secretes sweat.

Sweaty odor; the smell of stale sweat on the body or clothes.

Perspiration stain; sweat stain.

To weld or solder; to melt and join two pieces of metal together.

To correct, put straight, or assist.

Wealthy, well-off, or comfortable.

Kuang, a river in Guangdong, China.

Eye socket; the cavity of the skull that contains the eye.

A vessel or basket made from woven bamboo.

Dry, spongy, or mealy; lacking smoothness or firmness due to a lack of moisture.

A cavity or hollow space inside the body of an animal.

To mislead, deceive, or cheat.

Tone of voice, or a regional accent.

To earnestly support, assist, or prop up, especially a regime, state, or ruler.

To save, restore, or revive a failing nation or political regime.

To recover from illness and restore one's health, or to rehabilitate.

To save, rescue, or deliver someone from danger or distress.

Kuang Heng, a Chinese scholar and prime minister of the Western Han dynasty.

hong1 hei1 bou6 sau2

Kangxi radicals, the system of 214 radicals used to index Chinese characters.

hong1 jau5 wai4

康有爲康有为

Kang Youwei, a prominent Chinese scholar and reformer of the late Qing dynasty.

Dry ear; an ear that does not produce wet or oily earwax.

Recreation; activities that promote physical and mental well-being and amusement.

hong1 lok6 gaai1

康樂街康乐街

Hong Lok Street, a street in Mong Kok, Hong Kong, historically famous for its bird market.

hong1 lok6 kap6 man4 faa3 si6 mou6 cyu5

康樂及文化事務署康乐及文化事务署

Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), a department of the Hong Kong government.

To correct errors or rectify mistakes.

hong1 naai5 hing1

Carnation or clove pink; a flower symbolizing warmth and a popular gift for mothers.

Peaceful and healthy; peace and prosperity.

Cannes, France, or a colloquial name for the LOHAS Park area in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong.

hong1 sing4 jing2 zin2

Cannes Film Festival.

hong1 taai3 leoi5 hang4 se5

康泰旅行社

Hong Thai Travel Services, a travel agent in Hong Kong.

To save, help, or rectify a situation.

Connecticut, a state in the United States.

hong1 zong1 daai6 dou6

康莊大道康庄大道

A broad and open road, used figuratively to refer to a bright, smooth, and promising future.

To deteriorate and become red, particularly of rice, skin, or financial state.

Ordinary, subpar, or hastily produced work of poor quality.

Generous and openhanded; willing to spend money, effort, or resources for others.

hong2 koi3 gaai2 nong4

To give generously, or to make a generous financial donation.

hong2 koi3 zau6 ji6

慷慨就義慷慨就义

To die as a hero, martyr, or for a righteous cause.

hong2 taa1 jan4 zi1 koi3

慷他人之慨

To be generous at others' expense; to use other people's resources to gain favor or look good.

To dry something using radiated heat, or to bake.

To run aground; to be stranded in shallow water, especially of a boat.

Short form and abbreviation for Hangzhou.

A ferry; flowing water.

To navigate, travel, or transport by water or air.

Animal tracks, or a path or road.

To surrender or yield.

Dirty; filthy; soiled.

Scheduled flight; a regularly scheduled aircraft service according to a timetable.

The journey, flight, or voyage by air or water from one place to another.

Market conditions or the current market price of goods and services.