Cantonese words starting with W
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wu6
枑
Railings or a fence.
wu6
沍
Congealed, freezing, or closed off.
wu6
護护
To protect, guard, or shield; to make an effort to keep something safe and undamaged.
wu6 bou2
互補互补
To complement each other; to mutually supplement each other's deficiencies.
wu6 cung4
扈從扈从
An entourage, retinue, or follower of an emperor, official, or high-ranking person.
wu6 dung6
互動互动
To interact; interaction or communication.
wu6 faa1 si3 ze2
護花使者护花使者
A male who accompanies, escorts, or protects a particular female.
wu6 faat3
護法护法
Tutelary deity or guardian of a religion and its believers.
wu6 faat3 sou3
護髮素护发素
Hair conditioner; a hair care product used after shampooing to make hair smooth and manageable.
wu6 fu1
護膚护肤
To care for the skin; to keep the skin healthy and attractive.
wu6 fu1 ban2
護膚品护肤品
Skin-care product; products used to maintain healthy and attractive skin.
wu6 fu4
護符护符
An amulet, talisman, or protective charm.
wu6 gaa3
護駕护驾
To guard the emperor, or to escort and protect someone of high status.
wu6 gok3
芋角
Deep-fried taro dumpling, a type of dim sum with a crispy, honeycomb-like crust and a savory-sweet filling.
wu6 gwaa1
瓠瓜
Calabash or bottle gourd, a vegetable with pale green skin and white-green spots.
wu6 hong4
護航护航
To escort ships or aircraft, or metaphorically to speak up and defend someone's actions.
wu6 joeng5 jyun2
護養院护养院
Nursing home; an institution providing residential and medical care for the elderly or chronically ill.
wu6 lei5
護理护理
To nurse or care for patients or the injured.
wu6 lyun4 mong5
互聯網互联网
The internet; a global system of interconnected computer networks.
wu6 lyun4 mong5 hip3 ji5
互聯網協議互联网协议
The Internet Protocol.
wu6 min5
互勉
To encourage one another.
wu6 muk6 geng3
護目鏡护目镜
Goggles or safety glasses; protective transparent eyewear worn to protect the eyes.
wu6 ngoi6 wut6 dung6
戶外活動户外活动
Outdoor activities.
wu6 san1 fu4
護身符护身符
An amulet or talisman believed to protect health and safety.
wu6 sat1
護膝护膝
Knee brace or knee pad; protective gear for the knee.
wu6 seon3
互信
Mutual trust.
wu6 si5
互市
Mutual trade or trading between ancient Chinese dynasties and other tribes or nations.
wu6 si6
護士护士
Nurse; a medical professional who assists doctors and cares for patients.
wu6 sing4 ho4
護城河护城河
Moat; a defensive, water-filled ditch surrounding a castle or city wall.
wu6 soeng1
互相
Mutually; each other.
wu6 soeng1 bong1 zo6
互相幫助互相帮助
To help or assist each other.
wu6 sung3
護送护送
To escort or accompany others to ensure their safety and protection.
wu6 tau2
芋頭芋头
Taro; a herbaceous plant with toxic, edible underground tubers.
wu6 tau2 gou1
芋頭糕芋头糕
Taro cake, a Cantonese dim sum dish made of taro, rice flour, and savory ingredients.
wu6 tung1
互通
To communicate with each other, exchange information, or stay in touch.
wu6 wai6
互惠
Mutually beneficial or reciprocal; exchanging benefits for mutual advantage.
wu6 wai6 hyun2
護衛犬护卫犬
Guard dog; a dog trained to protect people or property.
wu6 wai6 jyun4
護衛員护卫员
Security guard
wu6 wun6
互換互换
To exchange or swap.
wu6 ziu3
護照护照
Passport; an official travel document issued by a government to certify identity and citizenship.
wu6 zo6
互助
To help each other.
wu6 zoeng2
戶長户长
The head of a household; householder.
wui1
偎
To cuddle; to lean close to.
wui1
煨
To slow-roast or bake food directly over low heat, typically wrapped in foil.
wui2
會会
To be able to; can; to know how to do something.
wui2 coeng4
會場会场
Meeting place; venue or hall for an assembly or gathering.
wui2 fau2
會否会否
Whether or not; whether someone will or will not.
wui2 jyun4
會員会员
Member of a club, society, or organization.
wui2 tau4
會頭会头
The organizer or head of a mutual savings association (biao hui).
wui2 zai2
會仔会仔
A rotating savings and credit association; or the members of such an association.