Cantonese words starting with S

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Interest rate; the ratio of interest to principal on a loan.

sik1 ho2 ji4 zi2

適可而止适可而止

To not overdo something; to stop before going too far or doing too much.

sik1 hoeng1 lin4 juk6

惜香憐玉惜香怜玉

To cherish and look after women; to have tender affection for women.

sik1 hoeng1 mei6 keoi1 cyun4

色香味俱全

To smell, look, and taste great; referring to food that is perfect in color, aroma, and flavor.

sik1 hou4 fau2 lei4

析毫剖釐析毫剖厘

To analyze in the finest detail.

sik1 hung1 wat6

飾胸鷸饰胸鹬

Buff-breasted sandpiper (Calidris subruficollis).

sik1 jam2 sik1 sik6

識飲識食识饮识食

To be discerning about food and drink, or to know how to appreciate fine dining.

To get married (said of a woman).

sik1 jan4 mei4 tau4 ngaan5 ngaak6

識人眉頭眼額识人眉头眼额

To be good at reading other people's facial expressions, thoughts, and feelings.

In the past; in the old days, often used to contrast the past with the present.

A photography enthusiast, particularly a male amateur photographer.

To seduce using one's physical charms or beauty.

Comfortable, agreeable, or to one's liking.

To resolve a doubt; to clear up a query.

Smiling genially or looking pleased and gentle.

Suitable, appropriate, or fitting.

To dispel doubts or clear up difficulties.

An explanation of meaning; a definition or interpretation.

Lizard; variant of 蜥蜴.

Lizard; a general term for many types of scaled reptiles, such as geckos and chameleons.

To play the role of a character in a drama or movie; to act or perform.

Relieved; feeling relieved.

To retire from acting or show business; to stop performing on screen or stage.

To adapt, adjust, or conform to a new environment, situation, or method.

sik1 jing3 sing3

適應性适应性

Adaptability; the ability or capacity to adapt to new conditions.

sik1 jing4 gong1

蜥形綱蜥形纲

Sauropsida; a class within Chordata containing reptiles.

A sign, mark, or identifying feature used to tell things apart.

Xiyang County in Shanxi Province.

sik1 joeng4 jyun6

昔陽縣昔阳县

Xiyang, a county in Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province.

Style, type, or pattern.

Polyp; an abnormal growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane.

Polyp; a small growth protruding from a mucous membrane.

Lust; strong sexual desire.

Applicable, suitable, or fit to be used.

Xi County, a county in Xinyang City, Henan Province.

Salad; a loanword for the dish.

sik1 laai1 jau4

Salad oil; highly refined vegetable oil used for salads and cooking.

Sera Monastery, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Lhasa in Tibet.

sik1 laai1 zoeng3

色拉醬色拉酱

Salad dressing; mayonnaise.

sik1 lai6 ci4 jim4

色厲詞嚴色厉词严

Severe in both looks and speech.

sik1 lai6 noi6 jam5

色厲內荏色厉内荏

Fierce on the outside but cowardly on the inside; a tough exterior masking inner weakness.

Interest rate; the ratio of interest to principal.

To spare one's energy or hold back one's effort.

The pattering sound of rain, wind, or snow.

Discernment, understanding, or cognitive ability.

Of the appropriate, required, or school-going age.

sik1 ling6 zi3 fan1

To lose one's head over lust; to be blinded by lust.

An appropriate, adequate, or moderate amount.

A sexual predator, lecher, or sex maniac; a man who commits sexual harassment or assault.

Worldly-wise and street-smart; knowing how to make money, network, and handle situations.