Jesse Nathan

In Cantonese, the English word ‘work’ is translated as 工作 (gung¹ zok³). 工作 is used as a noun to refer to labour, employment, occupation or a specific job.

The Cantonese word for ambition is 抱負. 抱負 refers to noble or positive long-term goals.

The Cantonese word for iron is 鐵. The word 鐵 primarily refers to the metal iron.

The English phrase qipao is translated into Cantonese as 旗袍. 旗袍 refers to a traditional dress worn by Chinese women.

The English phrase “go straight” is translated into Cantonese as 一直行.

In Cantonese, “kiwi” is translated as 奇異果.

The English phrase “little brother” is translated into Cantonese as 細佬. 細佬 refers to a brother who is younger than the speaker.

菊花茶 is the Cantonese way to say chrysanthemum tea. 菊花茶 refers to a beverage made by steeping dried chrysanthemum flowers in hot water.

The English phrase “corn taxi” is a humorous mnemonic used by English speakers to remember how to say the Cantonese word for disco, 的士高.

Sunday in Cantonese is expressed as 星期日. The phrase is used to refer to the specific day of the week, Sunday.