Cantonese words starting with W

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Strong underarm body odor caused by sweat gland bacteria.

Nancy Wu, a Hong Kong actress.

Butterfly knife or balisong; a pocketknife with two handles counter-rotating around the tang.

Farfalle; a small butterfly- or bow-tie-shaped Italian pasta.

蝴蝶結蝴蝶结

Bow; bowknot; a type of knot tied with two or more loops that resembles a butterfly and is easy to untie.

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蝴蝶效應蝴蝶效应

The butterfly effect; a chain reaction triggered by a seemingly minor event.

Palmier; a butterfly-shaped puff pastry biscuit, often sprinkled with white sugar.

Radian; the unit of plane angle measurement.

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To bully others by relying on the power or influence of someone authoritative.

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The natural beauty of lakes and mountains; scenic landscape of water and hills.

胡杏兒胡杏儿

Myolie Wu Hang-yee, a Hong Kong actress and singer.

To eke out a living; to barely get by.

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胡言亂語胡言乱语

To talk nonsense, babble, or say things that are unreasonable and untrue.

An arc shape; the curve obtained by cutting a portion of a circle.

Huqin; a family of bowed Chinese string instruments that produce sound through friction from a bow.

A fox fur coat.

Fox; a carnivorous canine animal with keen senses, fast running, and high jumping ability.

Seductress; a derogatory term for a woman who seduces a married man.

鬍鬑鬚胡鬑须

A full beard; a thick growth of facial hair covering the cheeks and chin.

To describe someone of great talent and caliber who is fit for major responsibilities.

胡蘿蔔胡萝卜

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胡蘿蔔素胡萝卜素

Carotene; an organic compound found in plants and animals that can be converted into vitamin A.

Calabash or bottle gourd; a calabash-shaped bottle used as a Feng Shui ornament.

葫蘆王葫芦王

Someone who likes to brag, talk big, or tell lies.

Recklessly, rashly, or without following rules and order.

To bewitch, seduce, or charm someone using feminine wiles.

Hunan, a province in south-central China.

To behave mischievously, horse around, or cause trouble and annoyance.

Lakeshore; the shore of a lake.

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湖水藍湖水蓝

Turquoise; a greenish-blue color.

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胡思亂想胡思乱想

To let one's thoughts wander; to have wild, erratic, or groundless thoughts.

A fox spirit from Chinese folklore, or a slang term for someone with body odor.

A collective term for male facial hair, such as a beard, mustache, or whiskers.

鬍鬚公胡须公

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鬍鬚簕特胡须簕特

Having a bushy, messy, or untidy beard.

鬍鬚佬胡须佬

A bearded man; a man with a beard or mustache.

Muddled, confused, or simple-minded.

糊塗蟲糊涂虫

A fool; a muddle-headed or confused person.

To fool around, loaf, or drift through life aimlessly.

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Ordinary, plain, or average; to waste time or get by aimlessly.

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Ho Chi Minh City, the major city in southern Vietnam formerly known as Saigon.

Peppercorn; the plant or its dried berries used as a spice (such as black, white, or green pepper).

Ground pepper; a spicy seasoning made from dried, ground peppercorns.

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胡椒噴霧胡椒喷雾

Pepper spray; a canned weapon that sprays an irritating liquid causing burning and tearing.

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胡作非為胡作非为

To run rampant, commit outrages, or act lawlessly by abusing one's power or backing.

Mutually; each other, used before a monosyllabic verb.

A household or family.

Retinue, entourage, or attendants.