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To say go away in Cantonese, use 走 (zau²), the everyday verb for leaving a place.

The English word taxi is said in Cantonese as 的士. The term refers to a vehicle available for public hire.

The Cantonese word for bread is 麵包 / 面包. This term refers to baked dough made from cereals.

The English word “animal” is translated into Cantonese as 動物 / 动物.

The Cantonese word for licorice is 甘草.

The Cantonese word for soft is 軟 / 软. The word 軟 / 软 describes something that easily gives way under pressure.

The English phrase ‘hate’ is translated into Cantonese as 憎. The verb 憎 is used to express intense dislike or hatred toward someone or something.

發生咩事 is the Cantonese way to say “what happened”.

The English word percent is expressed in Cantonese as 百分之…… or 巴仙.

The English phrase “art” is translated into Cantonese as 藝術.