Cantonese words starting with S

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To be tactful; to know how to behave appropriately in a given situation, especially regarding unwritten social rules.

To release, publish, make public, or emit.

To turn off a car engine or ignition.

Pornographic; erotic; related to sex acts or sexual desire.

sik1 cing4 din6 jing2

色情電影色情电影

Pornographic movie.

sik1 cing4 jing2 pin2

Pornographic film; porn movie.

Appropriate; fitting; suitable for meeting specific conditions or needs.

Colour, hue, or shade; also refers to a characteristic quality or flavour.

To see through a trick, plot, or someone's thoughts.

sik1 dak1 kei4 faan2

適得其反适得其反

To backfire; to produce the opposite result of what was intended or expected.

To turn off the lights.

sik1 di1 m4 sik1 di1

識啲唔識啲识啲唔识啲

To have a superficial or incomplete understanding of something; to not know something thoroughly.

Color tone or hue; the overall sensation or tint of colors, such as light, dark, warm, or cool.

Suitable, proper, or appropriate.

識ｄｏ识ｄｏ

To know how to behave appropriately; to be tactful and know how to act in a given situation.

Of marriageable age.

To have a good eye for goods; to be able to tell quality products from bad ones, or to have good taste.

To release from confinement, custody, or captivity; to set free.

Daughter-in-law; one's son's wife.

To happen at the right moment; to coincide with; to just so happen that.

Sugar apple; sweetsop (Annona squamosa).

sik1 gaa1 mau4 nei4

釋迦牟尼释迦牟尼

Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, also known as Shakyamuni.

To switch off or shut down an electronic device such as a computer or mobile phone.

Knowledge, understanding, and judgment regarding a certain field.

To know how to speak or be able to speak a language.

A display cabinet or showcase.

To suit, fit, or be suitable and appropriate for someone or something.

Interest rate; the ratio of interest to principal on a loan.

sik1 ho2 ji4 zi2

適可而止适可而止

To not overdo something; to stop before going too far or doing too much.

sik1 jam2 sik1 sik6

識飲識食识饮识食

To be discerning about food and drink, or to know how to appreciate fine dining.

sik1 jan4 mei4 tau4 ngaan5 ngaak6

識人眉頭眼額识人眉头眼额

To be good at reading other people's facial expressions, thoughts, and feelings.

In the past; in the old days, often used to contrast the past with the present.

To seduce using one's physical charms or beauty.

Suitable, appropriate, or fitting.

To dispel doubts or clear up difficulties.

An explanation of meaning; a definition or interpretation.

Lizard; a general term for many types of scaled reptiles, such as geckos and chameleons.

To play the role of a character in a drama or movie; to act or perform.

To retire from acting or show business; to stop performing on screen or stage.

To adapt, adjust, or conform to a new environment, situation, or method.

A sign, mark, or identifying feature used to tell things apart.

Lust; strong sexual desire.

Applicable, suitable, or fit to be used.

sik1 lai6 noi6 jam5

色厲內荏色厉内荏

Fierce on the outside but cowardly on the inside; a tough exterior masking inner weakness.

Interest rate; the ratio of interest to principal.

To spare one's energy or hold back one's effort.

Of the appropriate, required, or school-going age.

An appropriate, adequate, or moderate amount.

A sexual predator, lecher, or sex maniac; a man who commits sexual harassment or assault.

Worldly-wise and street-smart; knowing how to make money, network, and handle situations.