Cantonese

The English phrase “good” can be translated into Cantonese as 好. The word 好 is the most common and versatile way to say “good” in Cantonese.

To lay down in Cantonese is 瞓低. The phrase 瞓低 is used specifically for the physical act of reclining or lying down to rest or sleep.

The English phrase ‘shut up’ can be said in Cantonese using 收聲 / 收声. These phrases are used to tell someone to stop talking.

一路順風 is the Cantonese way to say “have a good trip”.

The Cantonese word for pomelo is 柚子. 柚子 refers to the large citrus fruit from the species C. maxima or grandis.

Standard Mandarin in Cantonese is expressed as 國語 / 国语. These terms are used to refer to the Mandarin language.

In Cantonese, “are you hungry?” is expressed as 你肚唔肚餓？ This phrase is used to ask if someone feels a need to eat food.

The Cantonese word for girl is 女仔. The term is used to refer to a girl or a young woman.

The Cantonese verb for ‘to change’ is 變 / 变. The verb 變 / 变 describes the process of becoming something different.

The English phrase “rehearsal” is 排練 in Cantonese. The term 排練 is used when referring to rehearsing a play, a musical performance or a dance routine.