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Cantonese

noun Can·ton·ese \ ˌkan-tə-ˈnēz , -ˈnēs \

Definition of Cantonese

plural Cantonese
1 : a native or inhabitant of Guangzhou, China
2 : the dialect of Chinese spoken in Guangzhou and Hong Kong
3 : a style of Chinese cooking that emphasizes fresh ingredients, subtle tastes, and relatively mild sauces
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Cantonese

adjective

Origin and Etymology of cantonese

Canton Guangzhou, ultimately from Portuguese Cantão, from Chinese (Guangzhou) Gwóngdūng Guangdong

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