Cantonese words starting with S

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Calluses on the hands.

To have shaky hands or trembling hands.

sau2 zat6 ngaan5 faai3

Quick and nimble; possessing fast actions and sharp, rapid eyes.

Sleeves, including clothing sleeves or separate protective sleeve covers.

(slang) (of computer garget) USB flash drive

sau2 zi2 aau2 ceot1

To help outsiders or people not associated with oneself instead of helping those close to one.

sau2 zi2 aau2 ceot1 m4 aau2 jap6

手指拗出唔拗入

To help outsiders at the expense of those close to you.

sau2 zi2 aau2 jap6 m4 aau2 ceot1

手指拗入唔拗出

To favor family, friends, or those close to oneself over outsiders.

The space or webbing between the fingers.

sau2 zi2 laa3 so1

Extravagant; spending money very quickly with little to no savings left.

The little finger; the pinky.

The little finger, also known as the pinky.

Fingerprints; an impression left by the friction ridges of a human finger.

手指頭手指头

Fingertip or finger.

To point at someone or something with a finger, often to gesture, lecture, or warn.

The initial letters of a word or name; initials.

sau2 zi6 mou5 suk1 se2

首字母縮寫首字母缩写

Acronym; an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words.

To perform one's duties faithfully and observe one's responsibilities steadfastly.

A person's original handwriting, calligraphy, or painting.

Chief or primary; the top-ranking person within a certain position.

sau2 zik6 coi4 mou6 gun1

首席財務官首席财务官

Chief financial officer (CFO).

sau2 zik6 daai6 faat3 gun1

首席大法官

Chief Justice; the highest-ranking judge of a court of law.

sau2 zik6 doi6 biu2

Chief representative.

sau2 zik6 faat3 gun1

Chief justice; the presiding or principal judge of a court.

sau2 zik6 gei6 seot6 gun1

首席技術官首席技术官

Chief technology officer (CTO)

sau2 zik6 jing4 siu1 gun1

首席營銷官首席营销官

Chief marketing officer (CMO).

sau2 zik6 seon3 sik1 gun1

首席信息官

Chief information officer (CIO)

sau2 zik6 wan6 jing4 gun1

首席運營官首席运营官

Chief operating officer (COO).

sau2 zik6 zap1 hang4 gun1

首席執行官首席执行官

Chief executive officer (CEO).

sau2 zing3 bat1 o1

To be strictly just and impartial.

To remain faithful to the memory of a deceased or betrothed spouse, usually by not remarrying.

Handheld lighting equipment such as a lantern, candlestick, torch, or lamp.

The hand, or specifically the palm of the hand.

Walking stick or cane.

Chief or person in charge, typically of a government department or military unit.

Pocketbook, planner, or personal organizer used for journaling and scheduling.

Handicrafts or handmade items.

A handicraft or handmade object; manual work or a small handicraft business.

Arms and legs, or figuratively, siblings, brothers, and close friends.

sau2 zuk1 can1 cing4

手足親情手足亲情

Brotherly love; the deep affection between siblings.

sau2 zuk1 hau2 beng6

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD); a common infectious viral disease affecting children.

sau2 zuk1 hau2 zing3

Hand, foot, and mouth disease; a common viral infection.

sau2 zuk1 mou4 cou3

手足無措手足无措

At a loss; helpless and flustered, not knowing what to do.

sau2 zuk1 zi1 cing4

Brotherly affection; the love and bond between siblings.