Cantonese words starting with S

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Manual; requiring hand operation to function.

Methods, tactics, or tricks used to achieve a goal, often with a negative or underhanded connotation.

To obey or observe the law.

Modus operandi, method, or technique of handling something.

The capital of a political subdivision, such as a state or region.

The richest person; the wealthiest person.

sau2 fung1 kam4

手風琴手风琴

Accordion; a bellows-driven reed instrument with a keyboard.

Texture; the tactile sensation felt when touching something with one's hands.

Handkerchief; a small piece of cloth carried for wiping the face, mouth, head, or hands.

Handkerchief; a small towel or hankie.

Short of money, or strict in grading and marking.

sau2 gap1 ngaan5 faai3

Quick-witted and nimble; to act dexterously and react quickly.

Conservative, traditional, and resistant to change.

Mobile phone; cellular phone.

One's limbs, body parts, or bodily movement.

Manuscript; a document or draft written by hand.

Craftsmanship, workmanship, or manual skill.

sau2 gung1 nai4

Modelling clay.

sau2 gung1 ngai6

手工藝手工艺

Handicraft; decorative or artistic items made by hand.

sau2 gung1 ngai6 ban2

手工藝品手工艺品

Handicrafts; handmade arts and crafts produced using simple tools.

The upper arm, or the biceps muscle.

sau2 gwaa1 hei2 zin2

Strong and muscular; having well-defined muscles.

sau2 gwaa1 hei2 zin2

Strong and muscular arms with prominent biceps.

sau2 gwaa1 ngaang6

To have tremendous power, authority, or influence.

To remain as a widow and not remarry after one's husband's death.

Arm bone, or the bones of the hand.

Subordinate; an underling or someone who works under one's leadership.

sau2 haa6 baai6 zoeng3

手下敗將手下败将

One's defeated opponent.

sau2 haa6 lau4 cing4

To show mercy or act with leniency, choosing not to utterly destroy an opponent.

To observe mourning, temporarily halting entertainment and social activities to grieve a parent or emperor.

To have an itch to do something; to have a sudden, uncontrollable urge to touch, fiddle with, or do something.

Eager to do or touch something, typically with one's hands.

To nod in agreement; to give consent or approval.

sau2 hang4 wai4

守行為守行为

To be bound over; a court order requiring a person to be of good behavior for a period of time.

sau2 hau2 jyu4 ping4

To be tight-lipped; to keep a secret and be extremely careful about what one says.

To wait for, watch over, or expect.

Luck at gambling.

The first day of an event, exhibition, release, or period.

sau2 jat6 fung1

First day cover; a specially designed envelope with a new stamp postmarked on its first day of issue.

To hold a funeral vigil overnight, or to work as a night watchman.

Seoul, the capital city of South Korea.

The premiere or debut of a live performance, such as a play or classical music concert.

A movie premiere or debut performance.

To maintain and carry on a family business or inheritance.

Homepage of a website, or the startup page of a web browser.

Of the utmost importance; chief; primary; number one.

Sign language; a language that uses hand gestures, facial expressions, and mouth movements to communicate.

To have one's hands become limp or tired; to hesitate or show mercy when firmness is needed.