gwong2 fu2 jan4廣府人广府人
Jyutpinggwong2 fu2 jan4
Yalegwóng fú yàhn
Definition
Cantonese people; the Cantonese subgroup of Han Chinese.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to people originating from the Pearl River Delta region who speak Cantonese as their native language. It carries a strong sense of cultural and linguistic identity rather than just a geographic label. It is often used to distinguish this specific group from other regional groups within Guangdong province, such as the Hakka or Teochew people.
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We Cantonese people love to go for dim sum the most.
Do you know what kind of dietary habits Cantonese people have?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this term to refer to all people from Guangdong province, as many residents are not native Cantonese speakers. It specifically denotes the cultural and linguistic group, not just a provincial resident.
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Grammar guides
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
