transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌkan-tə-ˈnēz, -ˈnēs ]
noun
( plural Cantonese )
Etymology: Canton Guangzhou, ultimately from Portuguese Cantão, from Chinese (Guangzhou) Gwóngdūng Guangdong
Date: 1857
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
• Cantonese adjective