Cantonese words starting with S

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To advance to a higher grade or progress to a higher level of education.

sing1 dung1 gik1 sai1

聲東擊西声东击西

To make a feint in one direction while attacking in another; to create a distraction or diversion.

Explaining the meaning of a character or word by using a homophone or near-homophone.

A small spark, a weak fire, or a meteor; can also describe a highly urgent situation.

sing1 fo2 gai3 waak6

星火計劃星火计划

The Spark Programme in China, aimed at rejuvenating the rural economy through science and technology.

sing1 fo2 liu4 jyun4

A single spark can start a prairie fire; a small action can have a huge, widespread impact.

Phonetic component of a Chinese character.

The extent of an increase, growth, or gain, usually in price, index, or value.

Astrologist or fortune teller in former times.

Reputation and social status.

To upgrade; to raise the standards, status, rank, level, or qualifications.

sing1 git3 coeng2

升結腸升结肠

Ascending colon

sing1 gong3 gei1

升降機升降机

Lift or elevator; a vertical transportation vehicle used to carry people or goods between floors of a building.

sing1 gong3 gei1

昇降機升降机

An elevator or lift.

To be promoted to an official post or move up the ranks.

Chinese constellations.

sing1 gun1 faat3 coi4

升官發財升官发财

To be promoted and amass wealth.

Naughty kid or mischievous child.

sing1 gwan1 zai2

A mischievous, playful, or naughty child.

Starlight; the light emitted by stars.

sing1 gwong1 daai6 dou6

The Avenue of Stars, a famous promenade located along Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong.

sing1 gwong1 hang4

Star House, a commercial building located near Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.

To pass away, specifically referring to the death of an emperor.

Galaxy; a gravitationally bound system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter.

One's voice, or the volume of one's voice.

To rise, ascend, or raise up.

sing1 hei3 kau4

升氣球升气球

Ascending balloon; to release a balloon into the air.

The Milky Way galaxy.

Sound or noise.

sing1 hoi2 zang1 baa3

星海爭霸星海争霸

StarCraft, the video game series.

To pursue further studies; to advance to a higher level of education, such as university.

Acoustics; the branch of physics that studies sound.

The sharp sign (♯) in music notation.

Asterisk; the symbol "*"

Starry sky; a night sky filled with stars.

Scarlet; a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge.

sing1 hung4 jit6

猩紅熱猩红热

Scarlet fever; a bacterial infection caused by group A streptococcus that causes a red skin rash.

sing1 hung4 sik1

猩紅色猩红色

Scarlet; a bright red color.

Mercuric chloride.

Sound or noise.

To be qualified, competent, or capable of completing a task or job.

To be promoted to a higher position.

sing1 jam6 nang4 lik6

勝任能力胜任能力

Competency; the ability or capability to perform a task or job successfully.

Starry night; a night with stars.

sing1 ji4 dau2 zyun2

星移斗轉星移斗转

The passage of time, as marked by the movement of the stars and constellations.

To announce, declare, or state a claim or opinion.