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The Cantonese word for dog is 狗. The word refers to the animal known as a dog.

The Cantonese word for owl is 貓頭鷹 / 猫头鹰. The term refers to the bird known as an owl.

The Cantonese word for “enjoy” is 享受. 享受 is used to describe receiving pleasure or satisfaction from something.

The Cantonese phrase for “what is it?” is 咩嚟㗎？ You use this phrase when you see an object and want to know its identity or name.

The Cantonese phrase for “sorry for your loss” is 節哀順變. 節哀順變 is used to offer condolences to someone who is grieving the death of a loved one.

In Cantonese, the phrase for brother-in-law (specifically the husband of one’s older sister) is 姐夫.

The Cantonese phrase for “my friend” is 我嘅朋友. The phrase refers to a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection and trust.

Soy sauce in Cantonese is 豉油. Soy sauce is a condiment and ingredient made from fermented soybeans.

To say ‘win’ in Cantonese, the default form is 贏 / 赢. The verb 贏 is used to achieve victory.

The English word mouse is 老鼠 in Cantonese. 老鼠 refers to a rodent of the genus Mus.