Cantonese

The English phrase “Russia” is translated into Cantonese as 俄國 / 俄国 or 俄羅斯 / 俄罗斯. Both terms refer to the country in Eastern Europe and North Asia.

The Cantonese word for a promise (vow) is 應承. 應承 is used to describe the act of giving one’s word to do a specific task or favor.

The Cantonese phrase for “bon appétit” is 請慢用 / 请慢用.

The everyday Cantonese word for pretty is 靚 / 靓 (leng³). It describes someone, often a woman or a child, as good-looking or beautiful.

The Cantonese word for ‘kiss’ is 錫. The word 錫 means ‘a touch with the lips’.

In Cantonese, the term for sister is 姐姐. Some terms are also used to refer to a group of sisters collectively.

The Cantonese word for “blanket” is 被. 被 refers to a blanket or a quilt used for covering oneself while sleeping.

In Cantonese, the English phrase “buddha” is translated as 佛. 佛 refers to an enlightened human.

The English phrase ‘speak’ is translated into Cantonese as 講.

The Cantonese word for ear is 耳仔. The word refers to the organ of hearing.