Cantonese

The Cantonese word for grandpa is 爺爺. 爺爺 is the standard informal way for a child to address or refer to their paternal grandfather.

The Cantonese phrase for “last name” is 姓氏. 姓氏 refers to the family name passed down from parents to children.

The Cantonese word for boring is 悶. 悶 is used to describe both an external thing that is boring and the internal feeling of being bored.

The Cantonese word for gizzard is 雞腎.

The English word ‘same’ can be translated into Cantonese as 同樣. 同樣 is an adjective used to describe things that are not different as regards self.

To teach in Cantonese is 教. The verb 教 is used to describe the act of passing on knowledge.

To stand up in Cantonese is 起身. 起身 is used to describe the physical act of rising from a sitting position.

The word for love in Cantonese is 愛 / 爱. Depending on the context, Cantonese uses different words to express affection.

The English word “question” can be translated into Cantonese as 問題 / 问题. The term 問題 / 问题 is used to mean both a “question” and a “problem”.

The Cantonese phrase for “my condolences” is 節哀順變.