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
Other Word Forms
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Etymology
Origin of Cantonese
Example Sentences
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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
But there are also dozens of other languages including Cantonese, Thai, Punjabi and Hindi.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2025
Festooned with Cantonese lanterns, the ball in the distance looked like a cruise ship at sea.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
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