Cantonese

The English phrase “pencil case” is translated into Cantonese as 筆盒 / 笔盒. These terms refer to an object used to contain stationery.

The Cantonese term for shingles is 生蛇 (saang¹ se⁴). 生蛇 is used colloquially to refer to the skin rash and blisters caused by shingles.

The English phrase ‘kitchen sink’ is translated into Cantonese as 鋅盆. 鋅盆 refers to the sink found in a kitchen.

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

In Cantonese, delicious is 好食. All provided forms are used to describe food that is pleasing to the taste.

The Cantonese word for math is 數學. 數學 is used to refer to both the general subject of mathematics and the field of study.

The English phrase ‘obvious’ is translated into Cantonese as 明顯 / 明显.

The English word “almond” is 杏仁 in Cantonese.

The Cantonese word for ‘prince’ is 王子. 王子 refers to the son or male-line grandson of a reigning monarch.

The English phrase “hug me” is translated into Cantonese as 攬住我. The phrase is a request for someone to put their arms around you in an embrace.