Cantonese words starting with S

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Sandwich; food consisting of filling between two slices of bread.

saam1 man4 zyu2 ji6

三民主義三民主义

Three Principles of the People; the political philosophy developed by Sun Yat-sen.

Shirttail; the hem or back tail of a shirt.

A package of three sexual services consisting of intercourse, fellatio, and anilingus.

saam1 mei6 sin3

三味線三味线

Shamisen; a traditional Japanese three-stringed musical instrument.

saam1 ming4 zi6

saam1 nap1 sing1

Hong Kong permanent resident; an informal term derived from the three asterisks on the Hong Kong identity card.

Button on clothes.

saam1 ng5 sing4 kwan4

In small groups; in groups of three to five people.

saam1 ng5 zi1 gei2

A small group of close friends.

saam1 nin4 m4 faat3 si5, faat3 si5 dong3 saam1 nin4

三年唔發市，發市當三年三年唔发市，发市当三年

A business that rarely makes a sale, but makes enough profit from a single transaction to last for years.

A collective term for chickens, ducks, and geese.

saam1 paa4 loeng5 but6

三扒兩撥三扒两拨

To do something quickly and efficiently, with speed and agility.

Clothing store; clothes shop.

An escort in a nightclub, or the accompaniment services they provide, such as drinking, eating, and singing with clients.

saam1 sam1 loeng5 ji3

三心兩意三心两意

Indecisive, hesitant, or unable to make up one's mind.

saam1 sang1 jau5 hang6

Extremely fortunate or honored to meet or be with someone.

saam1 sap6 jat1 hou6

三十一號三十一号

The thirty-first day of the month.

saam1 sap6 jat1 jat6

The thirty-first day of the month, or thirty-one days.

saam1 sap6 jat6

Thirty days, or the thirtieth day of the month.

saam1 sap6 saam1

The three main snake species used as ingredients in snake stew: the banded krait, Chinese cobra, and Chinese rat snake.

saam1 se4 gang1

Snake stew made with three types of snakes: banded krait, Chinese cobra, and Chinese rat snake.

saam1 seoi1 luk6 wong6

The ups and downs of life; one's changing fortunes of good and bad luck.

saam1 seoi3 ding6 baat3 sap6

三歲定八十三岁定八十

One's character is formed at a young age; the child is father to the man.

saam1 si1 ji4 hang4

To look before you leap; to think carefully and thoroughly before taking action.

saam1 sik1 gan2

Pansy; a type of ornamental plant typically featuring three-colored petals of yellow, white, and purple.

saam1 sik1 maau1

三色貓三色猫

Calico cat; a cat with a coat made of patches of orange, white, and black, sometimes also referring to a tortoiseshell cat.

saam1 sing4 suk6

Medium-rare; cooked to about thirty percent done, typically referring to steak.

Three-phase; triphase electricity.

Three of Bamboos, a tile in the game of mahjong.

saam1 sok3 sin3

三索線三索线

Copperhead racer; a non-venomous snake with fine grey and yellow scales, distinct long stripes, and yellow irises.

Triple Trio; a horse racing bet requiring the selection of the first three horses in three designated races.

saam1 tau4 luk6 bei3

三頭六臂三头六臂

Having three heads and six arms; possessing great capability or the ability to multitask effectively.

The three annual hunting expeditions conducted by emperors or rulers in ancient China.

Three pieces of long, thin objects; three sticks, stripes, or bars.

A police sergeant, nicknamed for the three chevrons on their insignia.

Three measurements of a woman's body; her bust, waist, and hips.

saam1 wai4 din6 jing2

三維電影三维电影

3D movie; a three-dimensional film.

saam1 wai6 jat1 tai2

三位一體三位一体

The Christian Trinity; the doctrine that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are one God.

saam1 wong4 ng5 dai3

The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, mythological rulers in ancient Chinese history.

A Category III movie, or a card with three pips.

Sleeve; the part of a garment that covers the arm.

saam1 zek3 sau2

三隻手三只手

Thief or pickpocket.

saam1 zi1 ngai4

A barque or a three-masted sailing ship.

saam1 zi6 ging1

三字經三字经

The Three Character Classic, a traditional Chinese primer written in three-character rhyming verses for easy memorization.

saam1 zim1 baat3 gok3

Irregularly shaped, jagged, or having a strange, multi-cornered appearance.

saam1 zing1 zau2

Triple-distilled rice wine.

saam1 zuk1 ding2 laap6

A tripartite confrontation; a situation where three major powers or parties stand in opposition.