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白色 is the Cantonese word for the color white. 白色 is used as a noun to refer to the color white itself.

The Cantonese word for “purple” is 紫色. 紫色 is used to refer to the color purple.

New Zealand in Cantonese is said as 紐西蘭 / 纽西兰 or 新西蘭 / 新西兰. Both forms refer to the country in Oceania.

In Cantonese, “are you ok?” is expressed as 你冇事吖嘛？ This phrase is used to ask if someone is unhurt or safe following an accident, a fall or a sudden scare.

The Cantonese word for Japan is 日本. 日本 is the name used for the country in East Asia.

To stand in Cantonese is 企. The verb 企 describes the action of supporting oneself on the feet in an erect position.

The Cantonese word for history is 歷史. 歷史 is used to refer to the branch of knowledge that studies the past.

The Cantonese word for greedy is 貪心 / 贪心. The term 貪心 / 贪心 describes someone who is consumed by selfish desires.

The English phrase rhythm is translated into Cantonese as 節奏. 節奏 is used as a noun to refer to the tempo or speed of a beat, a song or a repeated event.

In Cantonese, the phrase for paternal grandmother is 嫲嫲. The terms used to refer to one’s father’s mother depend on the social context.