Victor Cooper

紅色 / 红色 is the Cantonese word for red. The term refers to the colour red. It can also be used as an adjective to mean left-wing, socialist or communist.

In Cantonese, 呢度 is the way to say “here”. 呢度 is an adverb meaning “in, on or at this place”. It can also function as a noun meaning “this place”.

To say lychee in Cantonese, use 荔枝 (lai⁶ zi¹), the name of the fruit. 荔枝 names the fruit itself and also its flavor, for example in drinks like bubble tea.

Chicken fried rice in Cantonese is 雞肉炒飯. This phrase refers to the dish of fried rice cooked with pieces of chicken.

The English word ‘success’ is translated into Cantonese as 成功. 成功 is the most common and general term for success in Cantonese.

The English word muscle is translated into Cantonese as 肌肉. Both provided forms refer to contractile tissue (noun).

The Cantonese phrase for “grandma and grandpa” (specifically the paternal grandparents) is 爺爺嫲嫲.

The English phrase “big brother” is translated into Cantonese as 大哥.

The phrase 你好，我叫 is used in Cantonese to say “hi, my name is”. This phrase is used to greet someone and introduce yourself by name.

In Cantonese, the English phrase “take away” is translated as 外賣.