Cantonese

The English word ‘picture’ is translated into Cantonese as 相片. 相片 is a noun used specifically to refer to a photograph.

The Cantonese phrase for “hot water” is 熱水. 熱水 is the standard term used to describe water that is hot.

The Cantonese word for “excellent” is 優秀.

The English word for eel is 鰻魚 / 鳗鱼 in Cantonese. 鰻魚 / 鳗鱼 refers to any fish of the order Anguilliformes.

恭喜 is the Cantonese way to say congratulations. The standard way to express approbation is 恭喜.

The Cantonese word for market is 街市.

To cancel in Cantonese, use 取消. The verb means to invalidate or annul.

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 ‘store’ is 舖頭. 舖頭 is a general term used to refer to a shop or a store.

The Cantonese phrase for parents is 父母. 父母 refers to the father and mother of a person.