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Cantonese

Syllabification: (Can·ton·ese)
Definition of Cantonese

adjective

  • of or relating to Canton (Guangzhou), its inhabitants, their dialect, or their cuisine.

noun (plural same)

  • 1a native or inhabitant of Canton.
  • 2a form of Chinese spoken mainly in southeastern China (including Hong Kong). Also called Yue.

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