Cantonese words starting with L

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To manage finances; financial management.

鋰電池锂电池

Lithium battery; a non-rechargeable battery using lithium metal or lithium compounds as an anode.

To have a haircut or get one's hair styled; to go to the hairdresser.

Science subjects; a collective term for mathematics, natural sciences, and applied sciences.

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李嘉誠李嘉诚

Li Ka-shing, a prominent Hong Kong tycoon and philanthropist; often used to represent a rich person.

To understand or comprehend the meaning behind something.

Justification, grounds, or basis for an argument or point of view.

Science and engineering, or STEM subjects.

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理工大學理工大学

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), a public university in Hong Kong.

Hacken Lee, a male singer from Hong Kong.

To perform, fulfill, or carry out one's promise, duty, or responsibility.

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李香蘭李香兰

Yoshiko Yamaguchi (Li Xianglan), a Chinese-born Japanese actress and singer.

Caspian Sea; the world's largest inland body of water, located between Asia and Europe.

The physical sciences; natural science as an academic discipline.

Reason, grounds, or basis for an argument or action.

Should; ought to by right, in theory, or as a moral duty.

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里約熱內盧里约热内卢

Rio de Janeiro, the second-largest city and former capital of Brazil, sometimes abbreviated as Rio.

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Carmen Lee Yeuk tung, a Hong Kong actress.

Carp, specifically the common carp or its decorative varieties like koi.

鯉魚門鲤鱼门

Lei Yue Mun, a channel and surrounding areas in Hong Kong famous for its seafood and historical fishing village.

Slang; folk speech or unrefined, popular language.

To be in the wrong, having an indefensible argument or no justification.

Lira, the unit of currency of Turkey.

Theory; a conceptual framework or principle used to explain facts and phenomena.

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理論上理论上

Theoretically; in theory.

Curriculum vitae or résumé; one's education and work experience.

Philosophy, core beliefs, or guiding principles of a person or organization.

To settle an insurance claim; the process of insurance compensation.

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李三腳李三脚

Bruce Lee's nickname, referring to his signature triple-kick technique.

李心潔李心洁

Angelica Lee Sin-je, a Malaysian Chinese actress and singer.

To take up a new post or assume office.

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理神論理神论

Deism; a belief in God that rejects the authority and teachings of the church.

Lisbon, the capital and largest city of Portugal.

Louise Lee, a veteran Hong Kong television actress.

A council member, director, or trustee who manages the administrative affairs of an organization.

理事會理事会

Council; board of directors; a governing committee that consults, deliberates, and makes decisions.

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理事長理事长

Chairperson or president; the leader of an organization, particularly a federation of trade unions or societies.

Rational and reasonable; using facts and logic rather than emotion to think.

Lee Shau-kee, a Hong Kong real estate tycoon and majority owner of Henderson Land Development.

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理所當然理所当然

Inevitably right; natural and expected as a matter of course.

An aspiration, dream, ideal, or vision for the future that is relatively realistic and achievable.

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理想國理想国

An ideal state, utopia, or perfect society.

Inside; the interior of something.

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Starry Lee Wai-King, a Hong Kong politician.

Indefensible, or unable to defend one's position due to a lack of sound reasoning.

To pay attention to, acknowledge, or care about.

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李鄭屋古墓李郑屋古墓

Lee Cheng Uk Han Tomb, a historical heritage site in Hong Kong.

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李鄭屋漢墓博物館李郑屋汉墓博物馆

Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum, a museum and archaeological attraction in Hong Kong.

Reason, intellect, or the ability to distinguish right from wrong.

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理直氣壯理直气壮

Bold and confident, assured that justice or truth is on one's side.