Cantonese words starting with M

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Extremely or very much, typically used to describe the intensity of feelings.

萬佛寺万佛寺

Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery.

Low heat; a gentle or low flame used in cooking.

To cook on low heat; to simmer or cook slowly.

To wish someone abundant happiness; or historically, a woman's bow or curtsy.

maan6 gaa1 dang1 fo2

萬家燈火万家灯火

A myriad of twinkling lights, especially referring to a panoramic night view of a city.

maan6 gam1 jau4

萬金油万金油

Tiger Balm; a menthol and camphor ointment used to soothe muscle pain, swelling, and itching.

maan6 geng3 tau4

慢鏡頭慢镜头

Slow motion; film footage played back at a speed slower than normal.

maan6 gip3 bat1 fuk6

萬劫不復万劫不复

Eternally doomed; to fall into a state of suffering or misfortune from which one can never recover.

Forever; eternity; through all the ages.

Bangkok, the capital and largest city of Thailand.

maan6 gung1 ceot1 sai3 fo3

慢工出細貨慢工出细货

Quality work takes time; careful, slow work produces high-quality results.

maan6 gwok3 gung1 faat3

萬國公法万国公法

International law; the body of rules governing relations between nations.

maan6 hak1 deon6

曼克頓曼克顿

Manhattan, a borough of New York City.

Extremely fortunate; a stroke of great luck.

maan6 jan4 hung1 hong6

萬人空巷万人空巷

Crowded and bustling; describes the whole town turning out to welcome someone or celebrate an event.

An unlikely contingency, potential risk, or unexpected eventuality.

Roaming; a mobile service allowing phone use outside the provider's coverage area, usually for an extra fee.

maan6 jau5 jan5 lik6

萬有引力万有引力

Universal gravitation; the attractive force existing between all matter.

maan6 jau5 jan5 lik6 ding6 leot6

萬有引力定律万有引力定律

Newton's law of universal gravitation.

maan6 ji4 seoi2 fu3

萬宜水庫万宜水库

High Island Reservoir, a reservoir in Hong Kong.

To spread, extend, or creep, especially of things like fire, diseases, or influence.

Enjoy your meal; a polite phrase used to invite someone to eat or to excuse oneself from the table.

Multipurpose; having many uses.

maan6 jung6 biu2

萬用表万用表

Multimeter; a multi-purpose measuring instrument used to measure current, voltage, or resistance.

maan6 jyut6 gat1

All the sounds of nature.

A very long distance; thousands of miles; far away.

maan6 lei5 coeng4 sing4

萬里長城万里长城

The Great Wall of China; a historic military fortification built in northern China to defend against northern enemies.

maan6 luk6 cung4 zung1 jat1 dim2 hung4

萬綠叢中一點紅万绿丛中一点红

To be the sole outstanding figure among many, or the only woman among a group of men.

Bandung, the capital city of West Java and the second largest metropolitan area in Indonesia.

Manchester United Football Club; an English professional football club based in Manchester.

Hundreds and thousands of mountains.

maan6 maa5 ban1 tang4

萬馬奔騰万马奔腾

A grand, majestic, and powerful momentum, likened to thousands of horses galloping together.

To hurl verbal abuse, insult, or engage in mudslinging.

Slowly; at a low speed or leisure pace.

Absolutely; by all means, followed by a negative.

maan6 maan6 hang4

To walk slowly or at a leisurely pace.

maan6 maan6 zi6

To eat slowly; often used as a polite phrase similar to "enjoy your meal".

All things in nature; the universe and all living things.

maan6 mou4 jat1 sat1

萬無一失万无一失

Absolutely foolproof, surefire, or perfectly safe; with zero risk of failure.

Omnipotent, all-powerful, or multi-purpose.

maan6 nang4 bok3 si6

萬能博士万能博士

A know-it-all; someone who knows a lot about everything or pretends to.

maan6 nang4 caap3 sou1

萬能插蘇万能插苏

Multi-plug adapter, including travel adapters and multi-way socket splitters.

maan6 nang4 gaau1

萬能膠万能胶

Super glue; cyanoacrylate adhesive, characterized by high strength and fast drying times.

maan6 nang4 lou5 gun1

萬能老倌万能老倌

An actor who can play any role; a versatile person or all-rounder who is skilled in many areas.

maan6 nim6 keoi1 fui1

萬念俱灰万念俱灰

Completely disheartened and hopeless, in extreme despair and depression.

maan6 nin4 lik6

萬年曆万年历

Perpetual calendar; a calendar that can be used for many years.

Extremely evil; absolutely vicious.

maan6 saan1 pin3 je5

Spreading all over the hills and fields; everywhere, in vast numbers.