Synonyms for

Cantonese

Verb / ˌkæntʌˈni:z / Another word for cantonese — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cantonese is a dialect of the Chinese language that is spoken in the Guangdong province of China, as well as in Hong Kong and Macau.

Synonyms & similar words

yuedialect yue cantonesedialect cantonese Guangzhouhua Yue-Min Yuet Yue-Tai Yuehai Yuehaihua Yuezhong Yuexiu

Example sentences

  1. My mom speaks Cantonese and my dad speaks Mandarin.
  2. I'm learning how to write Cantonese characters.
  3. My favorite Cantonese dish is dim sum.
  4. Cantonese opera is an important part of Chinese culture.
  5. In Hong Kong, many signs are written in both Cantonese and English.

Quotes

  • "I think the Cantonese language is very beautiful. It has a sing-song quality." - Joanne Harris
  • "I was brought up speaking Cantonese and English, and I think that really helped me in my career." - Lucy Liu
  • "In Hong Kong, the women are very strong. They are very capable in the business world and they speak both Cantonese and English." - Zhang Ziyi

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words