Can·ton·ese
| \ ˌkan-tə-ˈnēz
, -ˈnēs \
, -ˈnēs \
plural Cantonese
Definition of 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cantonese. Accessed 4 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of Cantonese was in 1857
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