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The English word “crab” is translated into Cantonese as 蟹. 蟹 is the standard noun used to refer to the crustacean.

Soy milk in Cantonese is 豆漿 / 豆浆. 豆漿 / 豆浆 refers to a beverage made from soybeans.

The English word okra is translated into Cantonese as 秋葵.

In Cantonese, “a little bit” is expressed as 少少. 少少 is used to denote a small amount or quantity.

The English phrase dark green is translated to Cantonese as 深綠色. The term is used to describe the color dark green.

The English phrase “eyes” is translated into Cantonese as 眼睛. The term refers to the organs of the body used for seeing.

The Cantonese word for market is 街市.

In Cantonese, sauce is 汁. The word 汁 (zap1) is used broadly for any liquid, including fruit juice or the liquid part of a dish, not just condiments.

The Cantonese word for dinosaur is 恐龍 / 恐龙. The term refers to a prehistoric reptile.

Hot pot in Cantonese is 火鍋 / 火锅. The term refers to a communal meal in China.