Cantonese words starting with S

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sam1 geoi1 gaan2 ceot1

深居簡出深居简出

To live in seclusion and rarely go out.

State of mind; mood or mental state.

An emotional knot, hang-up, or unresolved grievance that causes ongoing distress or unease.

sam1 go2 geoi3 hau2 go2 geoi3

心嗰句，口嗰句

To speak one's mind; to say what is in one's heart directly and honestly.

Precious; darling; beloved child or sweetheart.

sam1 gon1 ding3

心肝椗心肝碇

The apple of one's eye; a person who is deeply loved and treasured.

sam1 gon1 m4 daap3 fai3

心肝唔搭肺

Indifferent and lacking in emotion; or distracted and absent-minded.

sam1 gon1 pei4 fai3 san6

心肝脾肺腎心肝脾肺肾

The five internal organs in Chinese medicine: heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys.

sam1 gwaa3 gwaa3

心掛掛心挂挂

To miss someone or something constantly; to be anxious, worried, or unable to let go of a thought.

Home-loving; used to describe a girl or woman who stays at home and rarely goes out.

Palpitation; an uncomfortable awareness of one's own heartbeat.

sam1 gwong2 tai2 pun4

心廣體胖心广体胖

Carefree, happy, and well-nourished, leading to a plump or stout build.

Deep, profound, impressive, or unforgettable.

Cruel, merciless, or hard-hearted.

sam1 han2 sau2 laat6

Cold-blooded, cruel, and ruthless in one's actions.

Chest; breast; the area below the neck and above the belly.

心口針心口针

Brooch; an ornamental pin worn on the front of clothing near the chest.

Deep, solid, and profound; having a firm and stable foundation.

Having a guilty conscience; afraid of being found out after doing something wrong.

Deep sea; the parts of the ocean 1,800 meters or deeper, characterized by complete darkness and high pressure.

Terrified, chilled with fear, or bitterly disappointed.

Breadth of mind; tolerance and the capacity to accept others.

sam1 hung1 haap6 zaak3

心胸狹窄心胸狭窄

Narrow-minded, small-minded, or petty.

Dark red; crimson.

Painstaking effort; meticulous care, heart, and soul put into something.

sam1 hyut3 loi4 ciu4

心血來潮心血来潮

To have a sudden inspiration; to be seized with a sudden impulse or whim.

Grieved, heavy-hearted, or feeling downcast and uneasy.

Deep, thorough, or penetrating; to enter into the core or details of a matter.

sam1 jap6 cin2 ceot1

深入淺出深入浅出

Explaining profound or difficult concepts in simple, easy-to-understand terms.

sam1 jap6 jin4 gau3

To research deeply; to conduct an in-depth study.

sam1 jau5 jyu4 gwai3

心有餘悸心有余悸

To still feel frightened or have lingering fear after an incident.

sam1 jau5 jyu4 ji4 lik6 bat1 zuk1

心有餘而力不足心有余而力不足

Unable to do what one wishes to because of a lack of ability, strength, or resources.

sam1 jau5 tung4 gam2

To feel the same way; to deeply empathize with someone's feelings.

Late at night; deep in the night.

Shenyi; a traditional Chinese formal wear and court attire for men.

Regard, goodwill, or friendly sentiment; a token of appreciation.

To admire; to like or prefer in one's heart.

Strict, tight, or heavily guarded.

sam1 jiu3 jit6, tau4 jiu3 laang5

心要熱,頭要冷心要热,头要冷

One should have a warm heart and a cool head, maintaining both passion and a calm, rational mind.

Tempted, itching to do something, or feeling a strong urge to act.

Tempted or itching to do something, but hesitating or temporarily holding back.

Soft-hearted; easily moved to pity or forgiveness.

Profound, lasting, and far-reaching in impact or influence.

Cherished desire; a wish or dream that one strongly hopes to fulfill.

Saddened, depressed, or deeply upset by witnessing or learning of an unfortunate or tragic event.

One's innermost feelings, thoughts, or secrets.

sam1 kwong3 san4 ji4

心曠神怡心旷神怡

Feeling refreshed, serene, and blissful; relaxed and joyous in mind and spirit.

sam1 laam4 sik1

深藍色深蓝色

Dark blue or navy blue.