Cantonese words starting with S

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Flood season; the period of the year when river levels rise the most.

To trust and rely on; to have faith in.

seon3 leoi4 bat1 kap6 jim2 ji5

迅雷不及掩耳

To happen so fast and suddenly that one is caught completely unprepared.

Keepsake or token.

Fontanelle; the soft spot on a baby's head.

seon3 nei4 paai3

遜尼派逊尼派

Sunni Islam; one of the main branches of Islam.

A belief or firm conviction in a value.

Envelope; a flat paper container for a letter.

seon3 sai6 daan3 daan3

To make a solemn vow; to pledge with the utmost sincerity.

Confidence, faith, or trust in something.

seon3 sam1 baau3 paang4

Extremely confident; bursting with confidence.

seon3 sau2 nim1 loi4

信手拈來信手拈来

To write or speak with ease; to have words and ideas come naturally without effort.

Recorded history; historical periods supported by reliable primary sources like contemporary writings or archaeological finds.

Information, news, or facts that convey knowledge about a situation or event.

Message or signal; thoughts or information conveyed through text, speech, or actions.

Inferior; poorer in comparison to others of the same kind.

seon3 sik1 caan2 jip6

信息產業信息产业

Information industry.

seon3 sik1 gou1 cuk1 gung1 lou6

信息高速公路

Information superhighway; a high speed communications network such as the internet.

seon3 sik1 maan6 bin3

瞬息萬變瞬息万变

To change rapidly and continuously in a very short period of time.

Letterbox or mailbox; a container or virtual location for receiving letters or messages.

Credit; the financial activity of making loan agreements between a creditor and a debtor.

seon3 tin1 jung1

Albatross; a large seabird known for its wingspan and ability to glide over the ocean for hours.

Creed, article of faith, or a guiding principle that one believes in and adheres to.

Trust; a financial arrangement where assets are transferred to a trustee to be managed for a beneficiary.

A believer, follower, or disciple of a religion or sect.

seon3 wo4 zung3 sam1

Sino Centre, a popular shopping mall in Mong Kok, Hong Kong, known for selling youth culture products.

Letter paper; paper for writing letters.

Immediately; promptly; right away.

Believers or followers of a religion or sect.

Part of a place name, usually pronounced 'tyun4' but sometimes read as 'seon4'.

Used in personal names.

Sincere, earnest, and honest.

Mellow, rich, and full-bodied in flavor, particularly of alcoholic drinks.

Innocent, pure-hearted, and well-behaved.

Gentle, mild, and good-natured in temperament.

seon4 ci2 soeng1 ji1

唇齒相依唇齿相依

Interdependent and closely related, like lips and teeth.

Innocent, pure, and romantically naive.

seon4 coeng1 sit3 gim3

唇槍舌劍唇枪舌剑

To debate fiercely, using sharp words as if in battle.

Lip gloss; a viscous cosmetic used to add color and shine to the lips.

To alcoholize or undergo alcoholization.

To tame, domesticate, or train a wild animal or a person to make them docile and obedient.

Pure, innocent, and clean in thought, particularly of a person's character.

Lipstick or lip balm; cosmetics or care products applied to the lips to moisturize, shape, or color them.

Mellow, rich, and pure in flavor or aroma.

seon4 hung4 ci2 baak6

唇紅齒白唇红齿白

Having red lips and white teeth; pretty and good-looking.

Lipstick mark; an imprint left by lips, typically made when someone wearing lipstick presses their lips onto a surface.

To domesticate; to breed and tame a species for human use.

Net profit; the profit remaining after deducting all costs and expenses from total revenue.