Learn Chinese Cantonese Slang Terms
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| About these Cantonese slang terms: |
| • The recordings below are in Cantonese. The Chinese
proverbs are in Mandarin. • If the audio links are not appearing or not working, please check this help page. • You may also download a complete audio transcript for listening in your car. • If you're trying to learn Cantonese, you should start with the lessons. |
| English: | EYES RED |
| Explanation: | Jealous; Eyes show jealousy with red veins; This terms can be used to make fun of someone, like saying "you're jealous!" |
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| Pinyin EZ: | ngahn hohng |
| English: | STIFF NECK |
| Explanation: | Said of someone who is stubborn; They won't turn left, and won't turn right - they only go their own way. |
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| Pinyin EZ: | ngahng gayng |
| English: | RELIGIOUS SERVICE FINISH, NO NEED MONK |
| Explanation: | Impolite way to describe how society/people disregard a person once they've served their purpose, regardless of their contribution. |
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| Pinyin EZ: | dahn yeun dzie mm yeu woh seung |
| English: | CHICKEN WITH DUCK TALK |
| Explanation: | Often describes a Chinese person speaking with an English speaking person and not understanding each other (or Chinese speaking with those of other dialects). |
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| Pinyin EZ: | gie tohng ngahp gohng |
| English: | BOIL ELECTRIC CONVERSATION (TELEPHONE) PORRIDGE |
| Explanation: | Said of someone who talks a lot on the phone; It takes a long time to cook porridge (boiling rice), so if porridge has been prepared while they've been talking, then they must talk a lot. |
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| Pinyin EZ: | boh deen-wah johk |
| English: | TALK JESUS |
| Explanation: | Jesus is associated with benevolence and understanding; Someone who is "talking Jesus" is talking too compassionately and should be more firm. |
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| Pinyin EZ: | gahng yeh soh |
| English: | JUST SOUNDS |
| Explanation: | Said of someone who talks a lot - especially a lot of "blah blah blah". |
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| Pinyin EZ: | bah lee bah lah |
| English: | I EAT SALT MORE THAN YOU EAT RICE |
| Explanation: | Said of a person who has a lot (more) experience relative to someone else. |
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| Pinyin EZ: | ngoh sihk yeem doh gwoh nay sihk mie |