Cantonese

The Cantonese word for wife is 老婆. The term refers to a female partner in a marriage.

The English word “cute” is translated into Cantonese as 得意.

The English word ankle is 腳眼 in Cantonese. The term refers to the joint between the foot and the leg.

The Cantonese word for maid is 女傭 (neoi5 jung4). 女傭 is used to refer to a female servant or cleaner.

The English phrase ‘stupid boy’ is translated into Cantonese as 傻仔.

The Cantonese word for tangerine is 柑. 柑 is a noun used to refer to the tangerine fruit.

The Mid-Autumn Festival in Cantonese is 中秋節 / 中秋节. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a harvest festival.

The English word chair translates to Cantonese as 凳 / 櫈 or 椅子.

The English word teacher is translated into Cantonese as 老師 / 老师 (lou⁵ si¹).

The Cantonese word for “send” is 寄.