This post is all about haircuts in Cantonese, including how to talk about what kind of haircut you are getting at the salon in general; how you like it cut; different haircut styles; some more complicated hairstyles like cornrow etc; and hair products; hair textures.
This post we will go through how to tell people what you do in your free time. Enjoy!
Hi! Today I have prepared a made up conversation for you in a taxi. This episode is in conjunction of the last episode on basic info vocab: http://www.theartofhongkongesebyadummy.com/vocab-list-basic-personal-info
In this post, you will find out different ways to ask for clarifications, to express you don't understand or that you understand, to ask for repeats, and to request for people to speak up and slow down or quicken their speech.
In this post, 榴[lau4]槤[lin4] Durian and 威[wai1]哥[go1] Brother Way came to my home to visit me during the Chinese New Year, you will hear some activities we do for Chinese New Year, some names of the decorations and food. Hopefully you will find this episode helpful, if not able to say or use these terms covered in this episode, as least you can understand what people are saying when you do go visit during Chinese New Year!
In this post, there is a conversation between a Cantonese speaking management officer and a Cantonese speaking resident. The resident was complained by someone regarding her garbage situation at home. I will analyze the conversation as well explaining the emotion sounds in the conversation.
Happy Holidays & Happy new year!
Learn a couple of tongue twisters today to enhance your Cantonese fluency and clarity, exercise those tongue muscles. Let's see if you get as tongue tied as I do. :)
This post, I will summarize a lot of what we have talked about. already, eg. greeting, thank you, sorry, excuse me, how to say you don't understand, getting info and ordering food, etc. Reality check, do you think you know these phrases to travel in Hong Kong?
This post, I will tell you a couple of stories about 中秋節(Dummy PY: Chong Chow Jeet) Mid Autumn Festival and its origins. I hope you enjoy this festival and get to spend some time with your family and friends!
In this post, I will share some of the origins of the ghost festival盂蘭節(Dummy PY: Yu Larn Jeet) or 鬼節 (Dummy PY: G-why/ Gwai Jeet). Will be talking about some rituals we do for this festival, and some haunted places in Hong Kong and a personal Hong Kong ghost story.
In this post, I will be talking about Dragon Boat Festival, what we do during Dragoon Boat festival and why we do them.
In this post, I will be sharing some stories about fathers. At the end I will let you know a couple of sweet things you can say to your dad in Hong Kong Cantonese. Enjoy :)
This post will be on what is happening in Hong Kong - The National Security Bill, and popular places for Hong Kongers to move to.
This year perhaps, for once, you can say happy mother's day to your mother in your mother tongue :P. Find out some sayings to say to your amazing mom :).
This episode I will talk about some of my own personal tips in stockpiling, learn Cantonese vocab for groceries. Stay safe and stay healthy!
“Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend” - Theophrastus. In this episode I will focus on talking about how to use the numbers you have learn to tell time. What is the secret to Cantonese time telling?
This lesson, we will explore Valentines days in Hong Kong, things you would give to your partner, and how to confess your love. Enjoy!
In this lesson, you will learn about HKese Birthday traditions, know 1 or 2 birthday songs and so much more!
In this lesson, I will talk about Chinese New Year in Hong Kong. You will learn a bit about the origin of the lucky colour red for CNY, the place to go for firecrackers, and some traditions about CNY. Enjoy!
This lesson, I will talk about some important dates in the Chinese New Year, some lucky sayings, and some foods to eat during Chinese New Year. Enjoy!
This lesson, we will explore coronavirus冠狀病毒, Wuhan Pneumonia武漢肺炎, what you can do to prevent it and some random Mandarin when you are in contact with a Chinese person who might have traveled to China and been infected.
Food is a giant Hong Kong Cantonese culture. Find out what words that make you try all the delicious Hong Kong Cantonese cuisines or take a look at other popular vocabulary lessons:
