Lester Gilbert

The English word unconscious is translated into Cantonese as 昏迷. The term is used to describe someone who is not awake.

The phrase “I am chinese” in Cantonese is 我係中國人. This phrase is used to identify one’s nationality as being from the country of China.

The Cantonese word for minute is 分鐘 / 分钟. 分鐘 / 分钟 is used to refer to the unit of time known as a minute.

The Cantonese word for ‘sell’ is 賣 / 卖. The verb 賣 / 卖 is used to agree to transfer goods or provide services for payment.

The English phrase “custard apple” is translated into Cantonese as 番荔枝. 番荔枝 refers to any of several tropical fruits within the genus Annona.

The Cantonese phrase for “here you go” is 攞去啦. 攞去啦 is used when handing an object to someone.

The Cantonese way to say no is 唔係. 唔係 is used to show disagreement or negation.

The English word “ginger” is translated into Cantonese as 薑 / 姜. The word refers to the spice used in cooking.

The English word ‘tired’ is expressed in Cantonese as 攰. Both forms are used to describe a state of being in need of rest or sleep.

The phrase for sweet and sour chicken in Cantonese is 咕嚕雞.