Cantonese words starting with S

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seoi2 jyu5 beng6

水俁病水俣病

Minamata disease; a neurological disease caused by severe mercury poisoning.

seoi2 jyu5 gaau1 jung4

To be in complete harmony, usually describing couples or close partners.

The source of a watercourse or a supply of water.

seoi2 kau1 jau4

Incompatible, mutually exclusive, or completely unable to mix or get along with each other.

seoi2 kau1 jau4

水摳油水抠油

To have a bad relationship; to not get along, like water and oil.

seoi2 kau1 jau4

水溝油水沟油

Like oil and water; incompatible people who cannot get along with each other.

Water polo; a team water sport.

Drain or sewer.

The flow or current of a body of water.

Water conservancy; the benefits derived from using and controlling water resources.

seoi2 lei6 gung1 cing4

Hydraulic engineering; water conservancy project.

Naval mine; an explosive weapon placed in water that detonates upon contact or proximity with ships.

Hydropower; water power, specifically used for generating electricity.

seoi2 lik6 faat3 din6 cong2

水力發電廠水力发电厂

Hydroelectric power plant.

seoi2 lik6 zi1 jyun4

水力資源水力资源

Water resources suitable for producing hydropower.

Hydrotherapy or spa; treatments using water for therapy, relaxation, beauty, or health.

seoi2 lok6 sek6 ceot1

To have the truth revealed and doubts cleared.

Water route; a navigation route by river or sea.

seoi2 lung4 gyun2

水龍捲水龙卷

Waterspout; a tornado that occurs over water.

seoi2 lung4 tau4

水龍頭水龙头

A water tap, faucet, or spigot.

Water barrier; a water-filled plastic road barrier used for traffic control, crowd control, or roadworks.

seoi2 mak6 waa2

水墨畫水墨画

Ink wash painting; a traditional Chinese painting style using ink and water.

seoi2 man4 hok6

水文學水文学

Hydrology; the scientific study of the distribution and movement of water.

seoi2 mat6 tou4

Honey peach; a sweet, juicy variety of peach with pink skin.

Leftovers, especially unsold stock or products at the end of their retail life.

The surface of water, including that of oceans, lakes, or any body of water.

seoi2 mo4 zyun1

水磨磚水磨砖

Terrazzo tile; a finely processed and polished tile.

seoi2 mou6 cyu5

水務署水务署

The Water Supplies Department of the Hong Kong Government.

A floodgate, sluice gate, or water gate.

Cement; a grey powder made of calcium oxide and silicon dioxide used in construction, especially to make concrete.

seoi2 nang4 zoi3 zau1 ，jik6 nang4 fuk1 zau1

水能載舟，亦能覆舟水能载舟，亦能覆舟

A double-edged sword; something that can bring benefits if used properly but can cause harm if misused.

Mercury; a toxic liquid metallic element with atomic number 80 and symbol Hg.

Limescale; furring.

Waterbird; waterfowl; a general term for birds that live near rivers or oceans and are capable of swimming.

A board or plate used as a menu, directory, or destination sign.

A swim ring, lifebuoy, or life preserver; also used figuratively to mean a backup or temporary substitute.

Water cannon; a high-pressure water nozzle mounted on a fire engine or crowd control vehicle.

Poor in quality or ability; below standard; mediocre.

Level, standard, or grade.

seoi2 ping4 sin3

水平線水平线

The horizon where sky meets water, or a horizontal line.

seoi2 ping4 zo6

Aquarius, the eleventh astrological sign of the zodiac or the astronomical constellation.

An inflatable swim ring or a lifebuoy.

seoi2 sai2 dou1 m4 cing1

水洗都唔清

To be misunderstood so deeply that one is completely unable to clear their name or explain the situation.

The force, momentum, or flow of water.

seoi2 sam1 fo2 jit6

水深火熱水深火热

To live in extreme misery or plunge into an abyss of suffering.

Aquatic; growing or living in water, most commonly used to describe plants.

Sailor, seaman, or mariner, typically referring to junior crew members on a ship.

seoi2 sau2 zong1

水手裝水手装

Sailor suit; a style of clothing based on traditional sailor uniforms, often worn as a school uniform.