Cantonese words starting with S

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Bone marrow, or the essence of something.

Introduction, preface, or foreword to a book or text.

To obtain fire by drilling wood or striking flint, or a device used to light a fire such as a torch or beacon.

Lucky, auspicious, or fortunate.

Weary, exhausted, and worn out from overwork or illness.

Evil spirit or ghost; also relates to acting stealthily or making trouble.

An ear of grain; the seed-bearing head of a cereal plant.

The essence or the most important part of something.

Fine and loose cloth.

Of the same kind, or to assemble and gather together.

To abuse, vilify, or interrogate.

Thereupon, thus, or as a result.

Deep, mysterious, or detailed.

An artificial underground, undersea, or through-mountain passage; a tunnel.

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睡不著睡不着

Unable to fall asleep; can't sleep.

Sweden; a country in Northern Europe.

Sleeping bag; a portable bag-shaped bedding made of warm materials.

Tunnel; an artificial underground passage built through mountains, under the ground, or under the seabed.

Bedroom; a room used for sleeping and resting.

To sleep; to go to bed.

Pyjamas; loose-fitting clothes worn for sleeping.

Sleepiness; drowsiness; the desire or feeling of wanting to fall asleep.

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穗鹽路穗盐路

Suiyan Road, a major road in Guangzhou.

Sleep; a state of natural rest characterized by temporary unconsciousness and reduced responsiveness.

One's sleep or dreams; the state of being asleep.

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Sleepy-eyed; very sleepy or half-awake.

A bunk, berth, or sleeping berth on a train or ship.

Night robe or dressing gown; a loose, open-front outer garment worn over pajamas.

Nightshirt, sleepwear, or pajamas.

Flint; a hard mineral rock used to spark a fire when struck against iron or steel.

Switzerland; a landlocked mountainous country in Central Europe.

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Swiss franc; the official currency of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

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瑞士雞翼瑞士鸡翼

Swiss chicken wings; a Hong Kong dish of chicken wings cooked in a sweet soy marinade called Swiss sauce.

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瑞士軍刀瑞士军刀

Swiss Army knife; a pocket folding multi-tool

Comet; a small celestial body that releases gas and dust, forming a glowing tail when passing near the sun.

穗城, an alias for Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province.

An ancient term for a type of broom-like herb, or a broom.

To comply with, give in to personal considerations, or die for a cause.

To sacrifice one's life for a cause, principle, or duty.

Chapped or cracked, typically referring to skin.

An ancient herb; also the name of an ancient Chinese state.

To ask, inquire, or seek information.

An ancient Chinese state during the Zhou dynasty.

To commit suicide because of unfulfilled love or the inability to be together.

To be martyred; to die for one's beliefs or faith.

To die for one's country; to sacrifice oneself for the nation.

To ask about, enquire, or consult.

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詢問處询问处

Information desk, inquiry desk, or information centre.