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Cantonese

Cantonese is the variety of Chinese spoken by more than 55 million people in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong and Macau. It shares much vocabulary with Mandarin, yet these two varieties of Chinese are not mutually intelligible due to differences in pronunciation and grammar. Learn more about Cantonese in this category.

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How do you say stand in Cantonese?

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To say stand in Cantonese, you would say 「 站立」(zaam6 laap6).

What continent is cantonese in?

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Cantonese is a language mainly spoken in the southern regions of China, particularly in Guangdong province, Hong Kong, and Macau. These regions are located on the continent of Asia.

How do I say toilet in Cantonese?

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To say "toilet" in Cantonese, you can say "ce1 seon4" (廁所).

What is more popular Cantonese or Mandarin?

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Mandarin is more popular than Cantonese, as it is the official language of China and is spoken by the majority of the population. Cantonese is mainly spoken in Guangdong province and Hong Kong, and is not as widely used as Mandarin.

How do you say shut up in Cantonese?

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In Cantonese, "shut up" can be translated to "閉嘴" (bai6 zeoi3).

Is Cantonese an old language?

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Cantonese is a language that has been spoken for centuries in the southern part of China, particularly in the Guangdong province and Hong Kong. While it has a long history, it is not as old as some other languages like Latin or ancient Greek.

How do you say I haven't been there for a while in Mandarin?

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您可以说"我有段时间没去那儿了"。

How is Cantonese different from Mandarin?

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Cantonese and Mandarin are different Chinese dialects. Cantonese is spoken in southern China, particularly in Guangdong province, Hong Kong, and Macau, while Mandarin is the official language of China and is spoken by the majority of the population. They differ in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.

How do you say she went to the library in Cantonese?

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她去圖書館。(ta1 heoi3 tou4 syu1 guan2)

How do you say I got lost in the woods in Cantonese?

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You can say "我迷路喺樹林度" (ngo5 mai4 lou6 hai2 syu6 lam4 dou6) in Cantonese to mean "I got lost in the woods".

How do you say he's my brother in Cantonese?

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In Cantonese, you can say "佢係我嘅兄弟" (keoi hai ngo ge hing dai) to mean "He's my brother."

How do you say I went to France in Cantonese?

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You can say "我去左法國" in Cantonese to mean "I went to France."

How do you say I've never been there in Cantonese?

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In Cantonese, you can say "我从来未去过那里" to mean "I've never been there."

How do you say I'm American in Cantonese?

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You can say "我係美國人" (ngo5 hai6 mei5 gwok3 jan4) to say "I'm American" in Cantonese.

How do you say she's really smart in Cantonese?

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You can say "佢好聰明" in Cantonese to mean "she's really smart".

How do you say I went there before in Cantonese?

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You can say "我之前去過那裡" in Cantonese to means "I went there before".

Should Cantonese be kept?

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Yes, Cantonese should be preserved as it is an important language with a rich cultural heritage and history. Efforts should be made to promote and protect the language to ensure it continues to thrive for future generations.

How do you say twin boys in cantonese?

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You would say "孖仔" (maai5 zai2) in Cantonese to refer to twin boys.

How do you say go bathroom in Cantonese?

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To say "go to the bathroom" in Cantonese, you can say "去洗手間" (heoi2 sai2 sau2 gaan1).

How do you say stop in Chinese Cantonese?

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In Cantonese, you can say "stop" as 停止 (ting4 zi2) or 止步 (zi2 bou6).

How do you say stop in cantonese?

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In Cantonese, "stop" is translated as 停止 (ting4 zi2).

Where can one find a Cantonese dictionary?

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You can find a Cantonese dictionary at bookstores, online retail sites like Amazon, or at your local library. There are also dedicated Cantonese dictionary apps available for download on smartphones and tablets.

How do you say have a lovely weekend in Cantonese?

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In Cantonese, you can say "祝你個星期好周末" (juk1 nei5 go3 sing1 kei4 hou2 zau1 mut6) which means "Wishing you a good weekend."

How do you say what happened in cantonese?

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In Cantonese, you can say "發生咗咩事?" to ask "What happened?" or "發生咗咩事嚟?" to say "What happened."

Should Cantonese be capitalised?

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Yes, "Cantonese" should be capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific language spoken in the region of Canton (Guangzhou) in China.