Cantonese Vocabulary: Culture in Cantonese

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Vocabulary List

English Cantonese Pronunciation
Architecture
建築
Art
藝術
Costume
服裝
Cuisine
美食
Custom
風俗
Dance
舞蹈
Diversity
多元化
Ethnicity
民族
Festivals
節日
Folklore
民間傳說
Heritage
遺產
History
歷史
Identity
身份
Language
語言
Literature
文學
Music
音樂
Religion
宗教
Ritual
儀式
Tradition
傳統
Values
價值觀

Cultural Connection: Family First

In Cantonese culture, family is paramount. The term 家庭 (gāai-tìhng) means ‘family’, but it’s more than just immediate relatives. It includes extended family members and ancestors. Respect and honor for family are essential values in Cantonese society.

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