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The English phrase ‘old man’ can be translated into Cantonese as 阿伯. 阿伯 is used to refer to an elderly man.

The Cantonese word for “expectation” is 期望. 期望 is a noun used to describe something that is expected or looked for.

The Cantonese word for lion is 獅子 / 狮子. The term refers to the big cat of the species Panthera leo.

A common Cantonese way to say ugly about a person’s looks is 樣衰 / 样衰. For ugly things such as clothes, people often say 核突.

In Cantonese, the term for ‘mean’ is 刻薄. The term 刻薄 carries the meaning of being unkind or harsh towards others.

The English phrase ‘minutes’ is translated into Cantonese as 分鐘. 分鐘 is used to refer to units of time equal to sixty seconds.

The Cantonese word for ‘little’ (small in size) is 細. 細 is used to describe things that are small in size or dimensions.

The Cantonese word for umbrella is 遮. An umbrella is a cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.

In Cantonese, the term for date is 約會. While it can mean a general appointment, in a social context, it is most commonly used to refer to a romantic date.

To cheer up in Cantonese is to say 加油, the default form. The phrase 加油 is used to cheer someone on. It is often translated into English as “add oil.”