Cantonese words starting with S

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sing1 tong4 jap6 sat1

To make gradual progress and reach a high level of achievement in studies or skills.

To denounce; to condemn.

Star map, star chart, or star atlas.

To sublimate, sublime, or rise to a higher level.

Prestige, influence, or fame and power.

To rise in temperature, or figuratively to intensify or escalate.

Nebula; a cosmic cloud of gas and dust visible in the night sky.

sing1 wan4 biu2

星雲表星云表

A catalog of stars and nebulae.

sing1 wan5 hok6

聲韻學声韵学

Phonology; the study of vocal sounds, especially historical Chinese phonology.

Astrological fortune or horoscope.

To voice or show support for a cause, group, or individual; to express solidarity.

Interstellar; of or relating to the space between stars.

sing1 zai3 leoi5 hang4

星際旅行星际旅行

Star Trek, the American science fiction television and film franchise.

sing1 zai3 zang1 baa3

星際爭霸星际争霸

StarCraft, the sci-fi strategy video game series.

An alternative name for Singapore.

sing1 zau1 caau2 mai5

Singapore-style stir-fried rice vermicelli, typically prepared with char siu, shrimp, and chicken.

sing1 zau1 jat6 bou3

星洲日報星洲日报

Sin Chew Daily, a major Chinese-language newspaper in Malaysia.

Ascending order

To get promoted; to be elevated to a higher position in a company or organization.

sing1 zin2 ngan4 hong4

星展銀行星展银行

DBS Bank, a Singaporean multinational banking and financial services corporation.

Constellation, or a star sign in astrology based on birth date.

sing1 zo6 wan6 sai3

星座運勢星座运势

Western-style horoscope

To make public, publicize, or disclose a matter to others.

Astrological or astronomical phenomena; the position and appearance of celestial bodies.

Audiovisual; relating to both sound and image.

sing1 zoeng6 ok3 jiu6

星象惡曜星象恶曜

An unlucky star or evil portent in astrology.

sing1 zoeng6 tou4

星象圖星象图

Star chart; a map of the night sky showing the positions of stars and constellations.

Smart, clever, perceptive, or resourceful.

To examine, reflect on, or introspect one's own thoughts and behavior.

To visit one's parents or family.

To be alert and watch one's step to avoid negative consequences.

sing2 ding6 di1

To wake up, stay sharp, and pay close attention; usually said as a warning or reminder.

Light-sleeping; easily woken up from sleep.

To realize, awaken, or become aware of one's past mistakes and confusion.

To suddenly remember, recall, or have something come to mind.

Clear, lucid, and easy to understand.

To wake up; to awaken.

Smart, sharp, and quick-witted; having street-smarts.

sing2 muk6 zai2

An ironic term for a dim-witted or clumsy person who fails at basic tasks.

A phrase used when giving someone a small gift or favor, meaning "just for you" or "especially for you".

To wake up to reality; to realize or become aware of something.

To realize the truth, see one's error, or suddenly become clear about something previously misunderstood.

Smart, clever, alert, or quick-witted.

Smart, clever, and quick-witted; or used to warn someone to be sharp and alert.

sing2 sai3 hang4 jin4

醒世恆言醒世恒言

Stories to Awaken the World, a collection of vernacular short stories compiled by Feng Menglong and published in 1627.

To perk up, brighten up, or refresh oneself to become alert.

Smart, alert, and cautious; quick to adapt and react to a situation.

The traditional southern Chinese lion used in lion dance performances.

To look after or visit; to inspect or examine.