Cantonese words starting with K

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To open, start, initiate, or state.

To report to one's superiors or elders.

To say something funny to make someone smile or laugh.

To bow down; to kowtow; to touch one's head to the ground as a deep sign of respect.

To enter into or exist in a sworn, nominal, or foster relationship not based on blood relations.

Khitan, an ancient nomadic people of northern China and Mongolia, or Cathay (an archaic name for China).

A godbrother; also used as a swear word for a bastard, or to refer to a gigolo or a younger male partner in a gay relationship.

An illicit male lover or paramour of a married woman.

A mistress; a married man's female lover outside of marriage.

An opportunity or turning point; a critical moment that is highly suitable for taking action.

An adoptive, sworn, or nominal elder brother without blood relations.

To get along well; to be compatible or in agreement with each other.

Godfather; a nominal father through a ritual adoption ceremony.

Contract, agreement, or deed.

Godmother; a woman who treats a non-biological child as her own.

Adopted younger sister; godsister.

Godmother; an adoptive mother other than one's biological mother.

Goddaughter; a girl or woman adopted as a nominal daughter through a ceremony.

契細佬契细佬

A sworn younger brother; a younger male friend treated as a younger brother.

Godson; a boy or young man adopted as a son by a senior, without legal or biological ties.

Sworn older sister; an older girl or woman treated as an older sister but who is not related by blood.

To block or obstruct; to be jammed, stuck, or snagged.

The lapel or front chest area of a garment.

Cannot help; unable to bear, endure, or restrain oneself.

Difficult to estimate or calculate; hard to predict.

Expensive or incurring a substantial cost when calculated over the long run.

kam1 hing1 dai6

Brothers-in-law whose wives are sisters; also used for men who have shared the same female partner.

To rack one's brains; to spend great effort thinking about something.

Extremely durable; able to withstand heavy use or wear without wearing out.

To ban from watching or restrict from viewing.

To forbid someone from wearing certain clothes, or to ban the wearing of specific items.

A badge; an emblem pinned or sewn onto clothing.

To hit or smash a ball hard toward the ground.

To go bankrupt or close down, or to conceal information.

To raid an illegal business or establishment, especially by the police.

The whole family; all family members.

Of a taxi driver, to stop service or indicate that they are only accepting harbour-crossing passengers.

To hold in the mouth or eyes, such as tears, saliva, or food.

To catch, capture, or seize.

Small red apple.

A general name for certain musical instruments, typically stringed or keyboard instruments.

Birds; a collective term for feathered animals.

To capture a thief; to catch a robber.

kam4 caak6 sin1 kam4 wong4

擒賊先擒王擒贼先擒王

To capture the ringleader in order to defeat the rest; to strike at the head of an enemy force.

Hurried, rushed, or hasty.

Livestock and poultry; domesticated animals and fowl reared for human use.

Keys on a musical instrument, especially a piano.

kam4 gou1 kam4 dai1

To climb up and down.