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    cantonese

    US /ˌkæntəˈniz, -ˈnis/

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    UK /ˌkæntəˈni:z/

    A1
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The dialect of Chinese spoken in Canton (Guangzhou) and neighboring areas, and widely spoken in Hong Kong.
    Cantonese is spoken by many people in Hong Kong and Guangdong.
    n.NounA native or inhabitant of Canton (Guangzhou).
    The Cantonese are known for their cuisine and entrepreneurial spirit.
    adj.AdjectiveRelating to Canton (Guangzhou) or its people or language.
    We enjoyed the authentic Cantonese dishes at the restaurant.

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    Speak English Fluently - How To Answer The Phone

    07:27Speak English Fluently - How To Answer The Phone
    • and my first language was actually Chinese, Cantonese.

      and my first language was actually Chinese, Cantonese.

    • So Cantonese is my first language.

      So Cantonese is my first language.

    A2

    HONG KONG FOOD GUIDE // 香港美食指南 (Hong Kong Travel Guide)

    08:45HONG KONG FOOD GUIDE // 香港美食指南 (Hong Kong Travel Guide)
    • Often served with rice at lunch, roast meat is also a popular take-home dinner option as part of the shared dishes, or "sung", as we call it in Cantonese.

      Often served with rice at lunch, roast meat is also a popular take-home dinner option as part of the shared dishes, or "sung", as we call it in Cantonese.

    • Often served with rice at lunch, roast meat is also a popular take-home dinner option as part of the shared dishes or song, as we call it in Cantonese.

      Often served with rice at lunch, roast meat is also a popular take-home dinner option as part of the shared dishes or song, as we call it in Cantonese.

    B1

    Being Chinese in America: Jimmy O. Yang

    04:13Being Chinese in America: Jimmy O. Yang
    • My real name is Man Xing, in Cantonese Man Xing.

      My real name is Man Xing, in Cantonese Man Xing.

    • My real name is Man Xing in Cantonese is maan sing.

      My real name is Man Xing in Cantonese is maan sing.

    A2

    Best Jokes | Jimmy O. Yang: Good Deal | Prime Video

    08:18Best Jokes | Jimmy O. Yang: Good Deal | Prime Video
    • My real name is Man Xing, in Cantonese, Man Singh.

      My real name is Man Xing, in Cantonese, Man Singh.

    • In Cantonese, Man Shing.

      In Cantonese, Man Shing.

    A2

    ‘OK laa’: learn Cantonese ‘tail sounds’ or mei jam to speak like a local with Luisa Tam

    04:41‘OK laa’: learn Cantonese ‘tail sounds’ or mei jam to speak like a local with Luisa Tam
    • In Cantonese, we have something called "final particles", that are used at the end of a spoken sentence

      In Cantonese, we have something called "final particles", that are used at the end of a spoken sentence

    • In Cantonese, we have something called phonoparticles that are used at the end of a spoken sentence to show the attitude and tone of the speaker.

      In Cantonese, we have something called phonoparticles that are used at the end of a spoken sentence to show the attitude and tone of the speaker.

    A2

    China is erasing its border with Hong Kong

    14:25China is erasing its border with Hong Kong
    • They speak Cantonese.

      They speak Cantonese.

    • And we speak Cantonese here.

      And we speak Cantonese here.

    B1

    MR BEAST: 'I WILL BUY TIKTOK"

    14:33MR BEAST: 'I WILL BUY TIKTOK"
    • Learn Cantonese, too.

      Learn Cantonese, too.

    • Learn Cantonese too.

      Learn Cantonese too.

    B1

    Nicholas Tse: "Passion & Innovation" | Talks at Google

    52:18Nicholas Tse: "Passion & Innovation" | Talks at Google
    • Let's-- in Cantonese we would say...

      Let's-- in Cantonese we would say...

    • Kind of bringing the conversation back to where it started with music, your last Cantonese album was in 2005.

      Kind of bringing the conversation back to where it started with music, your last Cantonese album was in 2005.

    A2

    Things Bilingual People Do

    05:30Things Bilingual People Do
    • (in Cantonese) Today, I just ate an apple.

      (in Cantonese) Today, I just ate an apple.

    A2

    How Do Babies Become Bilingual?

    04:51How Do Babies Become Bilingual?
    • And when they intentionally switch from speaking one language to another, like talking to their friends in English but to their mom in Cantonese, that's called code-switching.

      And when they intentionally switch from speaking one language to another, like talking to their friends in English but to their mom in Cantonese, that's called code-switching.

    • And when they intentionally switch from speaking one language to another, like talking to their friends in English but to their mom in Cantonese, that's called code-switching.

      And when they intentionally switch from speaking one language to another, like talking to their friends in English but to their mom in Cantonese, that's called code-switching.

    B1