Cantonese

The Cantonese word for “mister” is 先生. 先生 is used as a title for an adult male.

In Cantonese, ‘age’ is expressed as 年齡. The term refers to the amount of time since the birth of a being or the beginning of a thing.

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

The English word “passport” is 護照 / 护照 in Cantonese. 護照 / 护照 refers to the official document used for foreign travel.

The English word ‘insecure’ can be translated into Cantonese as 冇安全感.

The Cantonese word for mall is 商場. 商場 refers specifically to an enclosed shopping centre.

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

The English word ‘godfather’ is translated into Cantonese as 教父.

To study in Cantonese is 溫書 (wan1 syu1).

The Cantonese word for ambulance is 救傷車 / 救伤车.