Cantonese
4 synonyms for Cantonese, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to the city of Guangzhou (historically called Canton), its people, language, or cuisine.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Relating to the city of Guangzhou (historically called Canton), its people, language, or cuisine.
“The restaurant specializes in Cantonese dim sum.”
2. noun
A variety of Chinese spoken mainly in Guangdong province, Hong Kong, and Macau.
“She grew up speaking Cantonese at home and English at school.”
How to use Cantonese
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Cantonese cuisine
speak Cantonese
Etymology
From "Canton," the old Western name for Guangzhou, plus the suffix "-ese."
Full origin of Cantonese →Frequently asked questions
What does “Cantonese” mean?
The word “Cantonese” means relating to the city of Guangzhou (historically called Canton), its people, language, or cuisine. In plain terms, relating to the Guangzhou region of China, or the Chinese language spoken there.
How do you pronounce “Cantonese”?
“Cantonese” is pronounced kan-tuh-NEEZ (/kæn.təˈniz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cantonese” in a sentence?
Here is “Cantonese” used in a sentence: “The restaurant specializes in Cantonese dim sum.”
What is another word for “Cantonese”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Cantonese” include Yue Chinese, Yue, Cantonese language and Cantonese dialect.
What part of speech is “Cantonese”?
Depending on how it is used, “Cantonese” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “Cantonese” have?
“Cantonese” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the city of Guangzhou (historically called Canton), its people, language, or cuisine.
