Cantonese Quotes

You might be saying, 'I love you' to your girlfriend in Cantonese, but it will still sound like you're fighting. It's just our tone. We always sound like we're in a shouting match. Mandarin is so mellow. Cantonese is strong and edgy. - Howard Lee

Throughout China, everyone does stir-fries, but only the Cantonese speak about wok hay. They're experts because it's hot and tropical there, with abundant produce and seafood. They cook and eat it quickly, with no leftovers. - Grace Young

My first roommate was from Hong Kong and spoke perfect English. He also spoke Mandarin and Cantonese but wanted to learn business and legal terms, ... My second roommate was from Northern Ireland. He had taught English in Japan for two years but wanted to work in China. - Cheryl Baker

I'm about to start working with a singer I met on my last trip: she'll get international exposure, and I'll have a song out in that market sung in Cantonese. - Paul Oakenfold