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The English word monkey is translated into Cantonese as 馬騮 / 马骝 or 猴子. Both terms refer to the primate known as a monkey.

The English word ‘tattoo’ is 紋身 / 纹身 in Cantonese. The term 紋身 / 纹身 refers to an image made in the skin with ink and a needle.

The Cantonese word for duck is 鴨 / 鸭 (aap³). The term refers to the aquatic bird of the family Anatidae.

The English phrase ‘key’ is translated into Cantonese as 鎖匙 / 锁匙. This noun refers to a device designed to open and close a lock.

The Cantonese word for “shade” is 陰, pronounced jam1. 陰 refers to the darkness where light is blocked.

In Cantonese, ‘east’ is expressed as 東 / 东. The term is used to refer to the compass point.

In Cantonese, the English word ‘lake’ is translated as 湖. Both 湖 and 湖泊 refer to a body of water, specifically a lake.

The English phrase ‘car’ is translated into Cantonese as 車 / 车.

The Cantonese word for rude is 無禮 (mou5 lai5). 無禮 is used to describe someone who is bad-mannered.

The English word “spam” (referring to undesired electronic content) is translated into Cantonese as 午餐肉.