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In Cantonese, the term for sister is 姐姐. Some terms are also used to refer to a group of sisters collectively.

The Cantonese word for “blanket” is 被. 被 refers to a blanket or a quilt used for covering oneself while sleeping.

In Cantonese, ‘there’ is expressed as 果度. The term is an adverb used to indicate a position in or at that place.

The English phrase “are you in pain?” is translated into Cantonese as 你痛唔痛呀？

To say “enjoy your meal” in Cantonese, use 慢慢食.

The Cantonese word for referral is 轉介 (zyun2 gaai3). 轉介 refers to the act or process of transferring.

The English word “catheter” is 導尿管 in Cantonese. 導尿管 refers specifically to a urinary catheter.

In Cantonese, ‘business’ can be translated as 事業 / 事业 or 企業 / 企业 depending on the context.

The Cantonese word for “now” is 依家. All these terms express the concept of “now” or the present time, but they differ in their specific nuance.

The English word “noodle” is translated into Cantonese as 麵 / 面. In Cantonese, the term refers to a string or flat strip of pasta or other dough.