Cantonese in Chinese
Cantonese in Chinese is 粤语, 粵語 — Cantonese means relating to the city of Guangzhou (historically called Canton), its people, language, or cuisine.
Cantonese in Chinese
粤语
Pronounced: Yuè yǔ
Relating to the city of Guangzhou (Canton) or the province of Guangdong.
粤语
Pronounced: Yuè yǔ
(uncountable) A dialect of the Cantonese language, spoken in Guangzhou (Canton), Hong Kong, Macau, and treated as the standard dialect of the Cantonese language.
粵語
Pronounced: Yuè yǔ
(uncountable) A dialect of the Cantonese language, spoken in Guangzhou (Canton), Hong Kong, Macau, and treated as the standard dialect of the Cantonese language.
What does "Cantonese" mean?
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adj Relating to the city of Guangzhou (historically called Canton), its people, language, or cuisine.
"The restaurant specializes in Cantonese dim sum."
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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."
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Cantonese in a sentence
- The restaurant specializes in Cantonese dim sum.
- She grew up speaking Cantonese at home and English at school.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Cantonese" in Chinese?
"Cantonese" in Chinese is 粤语, 粵語. Cantonese means: Relating to the city of Guangzhou (historically called Canton), its people, language, or cuisine.
How do you pronounce 粤语?
"Cantonese" in Chinese is 粤语, pronounced "Yuè yǔ".
How do you use "Cantonese" in a sentence?
Example: "The restaurant specializes in Cantonese dim sum." In Chinese, "Cantonese" is 粤语, 粵語.
Are there other ways to say "Cantonese" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "Cantonese": 粤语, 粵語.
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