Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

Cantonese

adjective/noun
/ˌkæntəˈniːz/
Definition
Cantonese is a variety of Chinese spoken in the Guangdong province and Hong Kong, as well as by the Chinese diaspora around the world.
Examples
  • Cantonese cuisine is famous for its dim sum.
  • She learned Cantonese to communicate with her relatives in Hong Kong.
Meaning
It refers to both the language and the culture associated with the Cantonese-speaking people.
Synonyms
  • Yue
  • Guangdonghua