Cantonese

The English phrase “go straight” is translated into Cantonese as 一直行.

The English word mammogram is translated into Cantonese as 乳房X光造影检查. The term refers to an X-ray picture of the breasts.

April in Cantonese is 四月. 四月 refers to the fourth month of the Gregorian calendar.

In Cantonese, proud is expressed as 自豪. The adjective 自豪 is used to describe feeling gratified, honoured or satisfied.

In Cantonese, the word for “wall” is 牆. The term 牆 is used to refer to a substantial structure that acts as a side or a division within a building.

The English word “mother” is translated into Cantonese as 母親 / 母亲. All these terms refer to a female human who gives birth to or parents a child.

The English word ‘surgery’ is translated to Cantonese as 手術. The term refers to a medical procedure involving major incisions.

In Cantonese, shoulder is 膊頭 / 膊头. The term refers to the joint between the arm and the torso.

In Cantonese, “never mind” is translated as 唔緊要. The phrase 唔緊要 is used to dismiss a mistake, an apology or a trivial problem.

The Cantonese word for cup is 杯. 杯 is used as a classifier for various liquid-filled containers, such as coffee, tea or water.