noun
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the Chinese language spoken in the city of Canton, Guangdong and Guanxi provinces, Hong Kong, and elsewhere outside China
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a native or inhabitant of the city of Canton or Guangdong province
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of Cantonese
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Photos taken by local media outlet The Collective showed officers removing lyrics of a Cantonese song -- a veiled reference to huge and sometimes violent democracy protests in 2019 -- from the shop window.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
But to try one of Vancouver’s most beloved Chinese restaurants, make for Chinatown BBQ, where the checkerboard floors and hanging meat evoke a classic Cantonese chopshop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 27, 2025
Our order walks the line between Cantonese classics that would suit Hemingway’s taste and dishes that surprise then please.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2025
Claudia Mo, known affectionately in Cantonese as Auntie Mo, is among the most well known of the group.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2025
Aiyi and my father speak the Mandarin dialect from their childhood, but the rest of the family speaks only the Cantonese of their village.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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