Cantonese
noun
Can·ton·ese
ˌkan-tə-ˈnēz 
-ˈnēs
plural Cantonese
1
: a native or inhabitant of Guangzhou, China
2
: the dialect of Chinese spoken in Guangzhou and Hong Kong
3
: a style of Chinese cooking that emphasizes fresh ingredients, subtle tastes, and relatively mild sauces
Cantonese
adjective
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The Hard Rock hosts speak a variety of Asian languages, including Cantonese, Taishanese, Mandarin and Vietnamese.
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
There is a joyous moment for the women when Sarah finally gets the hang of Cantonese.
—George Gene Gustines, New York Times, 1 June 2025
From Cantonese dim sum to Sichuan hotpot, Chinese food is deeply embedded in global culinary consciousness, aided by centuries of migration and trade.
—Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Subtitles have been newly translated from the original Cantonese, with the video and audio also being restored.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 June 2025
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
There is a joyous moment for the women when Sarah finally gets the hang of Cantonese.
—George Gene Gustines, New York Times, 1 June 2025
From Cantonese dim sum to Sichuan hotpot, Chinese food is deeply embedded in global culinary consciousness, aided by centuries of migration and trade.
—Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Subtitles have been newly translated from the original Cantonese, with the video and audio also being restored.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for Cantonese
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“Cantonese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cantonese. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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