Cantonese words starting with S

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To inherit, succeed to, or carry on a property, business, or tradition.

sing4 gat1 si1 hon4

Genghis Khan, the 13th-century Mongol leader born Temüjin.

To take advantage of an opportunity; to seize a moment when others are not paying attention to do something.

sing4 gei1 bok3 mung2

乘機搏懵乘机搏懵

To take advantage of a situation to sexually harass someone, or to gain an unfair advantage.

Preconceived notion, prejudice, or fixed opinion that is difficult to change.

To undertake a construction or renovation project under contract.

sing4 gin3 soeng1

Contractor; a company that undertakes and executes construction projects according to architectural and engineering designs.

A knot made by tying or winding rope, categorized into different types based on how they are tied.

Whole; entire; the whole thing.

To succeed, achieve a goal, or be successful.

sing4 gung1 gam2

A sense of achievement, accomplishment, or success.

The area just outside a city gate or the town surrounding a city stronghold.

An achievement, positive result, or fruit of one's efforts.

Passenger; a person who travels in a vehicle.

Effect, results, or effectiveness of an action.

Sincere; earnest and genuine in attitude when listening to, asking, or learning from others.

To successfully form a tour group and go on a trip by reaching the minimum number of participants.

sing4 hei3 hau6

成氣候成气候

To grow into something significant, achieve success, or become a force to be reckoned with.

sing4 heoi1 ji4 jap6

乘虛而入乘虚而入

To take advantage of someone's lack of preparation or weak defenses to strike or break in.

sing4 ho4 tai2 tung2

成何體統成何体统

To break rules or etiquette; improper, scandalous, or unbecoming behavior.

Cities and villages; urban and rural areas.

sing4 hong4 sing4 si5

To flourish; to develop into a bustling hub of shops or a thriving industry in a particular area.

Cause; a contributing factor that leads to an event.

An adult or grown-up.

sing4 jan4 ceoi2 ji6

成仁取義成仁取义

To sacrifice one's life for justice or a noble cause.

sing4 jan4 din6 jing2

成人電影成人电影

Adult movie; pornographic film.

sing4 jan4 gaau3 juk6

Adult education

sing4 jan4 zi1 mei5

To help someone achieve their goal, fulfill a wish, or obtain something nice.

sing4 jan4 zi1 ngai4

To take advantage of someone's precarious position or urgent needs for personal gain.

Ready-made clothes; mass-produced garments that are not custom-made.

Sincerity, good faith, or earnestness.

Indeed; truly; really.

To admit, acknowledge, or recognize.

Over-the-counter medicine. Usually refers to Western medicine; Chinese medicine is referred to as "ziung1 sing4 joek6".

Idiom or set phrase, typically originating from a classical allusion and consisting of four characters.

Member; a constituent part or person of a group or organization.

Urban area or town centre.

In groups; forming groups or crowds.

In crowds or groups; of a large number of people gathering together.

The watchtower on a city gate.

To establish, found, or set up an organization, institution, or group.

Gatehouse; a watchtower built on a city wall in ancient times.

In the city; inside the town.

To relax, cool down, or rest in a cool, shady place.

To become successful; to achieve success in life, often in the context of parents' hopes for their children.

sing4 lung4 pui3 tou3

成龍配套成龙配套

To complete a set or system by filling in the gaps and matching up components.

sing4 man6 tai4

成問題成问题

To become a problem; questionable, controversial, or debatable.

To become famous, make a name for oneself, or establish a reputation.

An issued order, command, or a decision that has already been made.