Cantonese words starting with S

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A planet or astronomical object in non-scientific usage.

To raise or hoist a flag.

Week; a period of seven days.

sing1 kei4 gei2

星期幾星期几

Which day of the week.

sing1 kei4 jat1

Monday; the second day of the week, following Sunday.

sing1 kei4 jat6

Tuesday; the third day of the week, following Monday.

sing1 kei4 luk6

Saturday; the last day of the week before Sunday.

sing1 kei4 mei5

The end of the week, typically referring to the weekend or the latter part of the week.

Friday; the sixth day of the week, following Thursday.

sing1 kei4 saam1

Wednesday; the third day of the workweek.

sing1 kei4 sei3

Thursday; the fourth day of the week.

sing1 kei4 tin1

Victory; triumph; to win, succeed, or defeat an opponent.

sing1 leoi6 keoi1 haa6

聲淚俱下声泪俱下

To shed tears while speaking; to talk in a tearful voice out of extreme sadness.

sing1 lo4 kei4 bou3

星羅棋佈星罗棋布

Spread out everywhere; scattered like stars in the sky or pieces on a chessboard.

Loud, continuous sound; a clamour or voice.

The mother of a celebrity.

Ascending power in mathematics.

Reputation or fame; the impression a person leaves on others.

To make a public statement or declaration.

sing1 ming4 daai6 cou3

聲名大噪声名大噪

To become widely known and very famous.

Reputation or prestige of a person, group, or organization.

The initial consonant of a syllable.

Sonar; sound navigation and ranging technology used to detect underwater objects or map the seabed.

Acoustic energy; sound energy.

To level up; to improve significantly or reach the next stage.

Vocal music; music that is primarily sung with the human voice.

Peaceful, safe, and prosperous.

A sink, especially a kitchen sink.

A bathroom or kitchen sink.

Astrolabe or natal chart.

Scattered or dispersed like stars in the sky.

sing1 sai1 lik6 kit3

聲嘶力竭声嘶力竭

Screaming or shouting until hoarse and exhausted.

Prestige, momentum, or influence of a person, group, or activity.

sing1 sai3 hou6 daai6

聲勢浩大声势浩大

An impressive display of power, influence, or momentum.

sing1 san4 biu1

星辰錶星辰表

Citizen, the Japanese watch brand and watchmaker.

Constellations in traditional Chinese astronomy, or stars in general.

A premium in currency exchange or financial markets.

Expressions of voice and countenance, or sensory pleasures such as women and music.

sing1 sik1 keoi1 lai6

聲色俱厲声色俱厉

To be fierce and severe in both voice and facial expression.

Astute, intelligent, and clear-headed.

Star; a shining celestial body in the night sky, or a star-shaped geometric pattern.

An ape; a general term for non-human hominids, including chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans.

sing1 sing1 dim2 dim2

星星點點星星点点

Bits and pieces; scattered specks, drops, or tiny particles.

sing1 sing1 soeng1 sik1

Mutual appreciation and support between talented people who recognize each other's abilities.

sing1 sing1 zok3 taai3

惺惺作態惺惺作态

To act pretentiously or hypocritically; to put on a show without being genuine.

Half-awake; sleepy, with eyes not yet fully open and mind not quite clear.

Talent scout; a professional who searches for potential celebrity actors, actresses, or models.

Astronomical object; a celestial body in space such as a nebula or planet.