Cantonese- Language and Culture

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1. Hong Kong is about an 11 to 18 hour plane trip from the United States. So what is the Cantonese word for “very far”? ho dap ho lang ho gwai ho yoon

2. Chinese food plays a very large part in Chinese culture. Most of the time, there is at least one seafood dish for dinner. What is “seafood” in Cantonese? phun goh may lai hoi seen san bo

3. The bills of Hong Kong currency are quite colorful and with many pictures. The picture on the coins were once of the Queen's head but was changed to another picture in 1993. What was that new picture? the Kap Shui Mun Bridge Taipei 101 a Bauhinia Flower Chief Executive Donald Tsang

4. There is one specific color that Chinese people love. This color is used as a theme for big events like weddings. What is this color? White (aka Bahk) Black (aka Huck) Red (aka Hoann) Blue (aka Lam)

5. Hong Kong is generally a very humid, hot place. Because air conditioners are high maintenance and expensive, fans are often used instead of them. What is the Cantonese word for “fan”? foann how foann chuy foann hay foann seen

6. Chinese people like to eat desserts as much as we do. Their desserts are often sweet, hot liquids served in bowls, like soup. What is this called in Cantonese? tong suy churng leem tsung sow douy

7. There is one hobby that has been extremely popular among Chinese. Although it is not as popular as it was before, it is still played at times, like at Chinese New Year or at family gatherings. This game is called “mah jurk” (or mah jongg, which is the more popular name). So what exactly is a “mah jurk”? a type of bird the Cantonese word for “blessing” another word for “gambling” a type of ancient money

8. Chinese New Year is the major celebration of the year. For many people, it is the only holiday that they do not have to work on. What date is Chinese New Year on the Gregorian calendar (the one used almost everywhere in the world)? February 4th January 1st Different every year 3rd Monday of January

9. There are many different kinds of transportation in Hong Kong. Rails, boats, taxis, and electric cars just to name a few. But my very favorite is the double decker bus. What is the name of this in Cantonese? lerng goah gutt tsai bah see ho choa muy yun yut goah serng chung bah see

10. Chinese, in general, are very big on manners. Upon seeing or leaving the presence of elders, one must address them properly. So if I were to leave Hong Kong and I want to say goodbye to my Grandma (mom’s side), what would I say? lay ho, mama geen do, gogo mun how, muimui joi geen, pohpoh