What does cantonese mean?
Definitions for cantonese
ˌkæn tnˈiz, -ˈiscan·tonese
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Princeton's WordNet
Yue, Yue dialect, Cantonese, Cantonese dialectnoun
the dialect of Chinese spoken in Canton and neighboring provinces and in Hong Kong and elsewhere outside China
Wiktionary
Cantonesenoun
An inhabitant of Canton; a person of Canton descent.
Cantoneseadjective
Relating to Canton.
Cantoneseadjective
Relating to Cantonese people.
Cantoneseadjective
Relating to Cantonese language.
Cantonesenoun
A Chinese language mainly spoken in the south-eastern part of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, by the Chinese minorities in Southeast Asia and by many overseas Chinese worldwide.
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cantonese
Cantonese is a variety of the Chinese language originating from Canton (Guangzhou) and its neighboring region in southeastern China, including Hong Kong and Macau. It is spoken by millions of people around the globe, particularly in Cantonese diaspora communities. Besides being a spoken dialect, it also refers to the written Chinese characters used in Hong Kong, Macau, and Canton. It is known for its distinctive pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar compared to Mandarin and other Chinese dialects.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cantonese in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cantonese in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of cantonese in a Sentence
If it had got four legs and is not a chair, if it has two wings and it flies, but is not an aeroplane, and if it swims and is not a submarine, the Cantonese will eat it. (commenting on Chinese eating habits at a 1986 World Wildlife Fund coference)
I speak Mandarin and Cantonese. They can use their mother tongue and talk to me. I will try to explain to them about the law and about the safety of firearms.
Cheongsam means long robe in Cantonese and actually only became a common woman's wear after the May Fourth Movement( 1919), or the New Culture Movement, women started wearing men's long robes as a feminist statement and trend during that anti-Qing era.
I want to promote mahjong as an important part of the Chinese culture, most expats may not have time to become fluent in Cantonese, but perhaps they can learn how to play mahjong while they are living in Hong Kong.
I miss being surrounded by Hong Kong people, being surrounded by Cantonese-speaking people, i even miss the very unpleasant climate.
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- الكانتونيةArabic
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