Cantonese words starting with S

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syu6 daai6 jau5 fu1 zi1 zuk6 daai6 jau5 hat1 ji1

樹大有枯枝，族大有乞兒树大有枯枝，族大有乞儿

Every family or large group has its black sheep or bad apples.

syu6 daai6 ziu1 fung1

樹大招風树大招风

A person in a high position or with a great reputation is likely to attract trouble or criticism.

Treetop; the very top of a tree.

To make enemies; to antagonize or set someone against oneself.

Tree root; the organ of a tree used for support, absorption, and nutrient storage.

Tree trunk; the main woody stem of a tree.

To raise vertically or set upright; to prick up or erect.

Koala; a marsupial native to Australia.

Shade of a tree; a shady area under trees out of the direct sunlight.

Leaf of a tree.

Harp; a triangular stringed instrument played by plucking the strings.

Sloth; a slow-moving, tree-dwelling mammal native to Central and South America.

To set up or establish, typically used for abstract things like rules or good examples.

To erect, stand, or set something upright vertically.

Forest or woods; a place where trees grow densely together, usually referring to a smaller grove.

The treetop; the very top of a tree.

Trees in general.

Bark; the outermost layer of a tree.

The tip of a branch; treetops.

Tree stump or the base of a tree trunk.

Tree frog; a small and highly agile species of frog.

樹仔頭树仔头

A tree branch or twig.

Resin; a sticky, flammable substance secreted by plants or produced synthetically.

A servant boy, or a foolish, worthless person.

Grandchild, especially a paternal grandchild.

To declare, announce, or make known.

To reform, repent, or change one's ways.

To reduce or lessen; to wane.

Sour; tart, having a sharp, pungent taste or smell like vinegar.

Supper; dinner; cooked rice or food.

To announce, declare, or proclaim a piece of news formally and publicly.

To claim, declare, or profess, often without providing proof.

To publicize, advertise, promote, or spread information to gain awareness or support.

syun1 cyun4 daan1 zoeng1

宣傳單張宣传单张

Promotional leaflets, flyers, or pamphlets.

To publicize and guide; to promote, advocate, or disseminate information.

To read a prepared statement aloud before an audience.

Acidification; to acidify or become acidic.

To declare or make an official, public announcement.

Jessica Hester Hsuan, a Hong Kong actress.

Declaration; a publicly announced statement, opinion, or manifesto.

To publicize, propagate, or spread information to others through various media.

syun1 laat6 tong1

酸辣湯酸辣汤

Hot and sour soup.

syun1 lau6 lau6

Sour-tasting; having a tart or acidic flavor.

syun1 mei1 mei1

Slightly or pleasantly sour.

Sourness; a sour, tart, or acidic taste.

syun1 mui4 zoeng3

酸梅醬酸梅酱

Yogurt; a fermented milk product.