Cantonese (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural Can·ton·ese.
  1. a Chinese language spoken in Canton, the surrounding area of southern China, and Hong Kong.
  2. a native or inhabitant of Canton, China.
adjective
  1. pertaining to Canton, China, its inhabitants, or their language.
noun
  1. the Chinese language spoken in the city of Canton, Guangdong and Guanxi provinces, Hong Kong, and elsewhere outside China
  2. a native or inhabitant of the city of Canton or Guangdong province
adjective
  1. of or relating to the city of Canton, Guangdong province, or the Chinese language spoken there
Cantonese (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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