Cantonese

/ˌkæntəˈniːz/ adjective/noun

Relating to Canton (Guangzhou) or its dialect; a Chinese language variety spoken in southern China and Hong Kong.

From Canton, the Western name for Guangzhou, derived from Portuguese 'Cantão'. The language represents one of the major Chinese dialect groups with distinct tones and vocabulary.

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