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The English phrase blood clot is translated into Cantonese as 血塊. The term refers to a clot formed from platelets and other elements.

The English word ‘picture’ is translated into Cantonese as 相片. 相片 is a noun used specifically to refer to a photograph.

In Cantonese, “last week” is 上個禮拜. 上個禮拜 is used as an adverb to refer to the week immediately preceding the current one.

The Cantonese word for ‘hit’ is 打. While primarily meaning to administer a blow, the verb 打 is highly versatile.

The Cantonese word for Beijing is 北京. 北京 refers to the capital of China.

潮州 is the Cantonese name for Teochew, a division of the Chinese language. To specify the Teochew dialect formally, use 潮州話.

The English word seizure is translated into Cantonese as 癲癇發作. 癲癇發作 is used to describe a sudden attack or convulsion.

The English phrase ‘sold out’ is translated into Cantonese as 賣嗮 / 卖嗮. The phrase is used to indicate that something is completely sold.

Respect in Cantonese can be expressed as 尊重. The term is used to describe admiration for a person or entity because of perceived merit.

The English phrase police is translated into Cantonese as 警察. 警察 is used to refer to the police as a general law enforcement agency or institution.