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Cantonese Romanization: Jyut ping, Yale, or just plain English?
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May 23, 2025
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Ummumumum idk im from HK but I am.... SOOOOOO EXTREEMMMMLLLYYYYYYY VERRRRYYYYY BAD sooooooo yeahhhhhhh My mom is actually from HK but she went to US since High School my dad is from Taiwan but he went to Australia 4 primary then came back, but then went to an international school there buuuut he went to US for uni sooo idk
Maybe practice umm classes study idk lmao
I go to international schooll sooo yeah my cantonese AND mandarin are both bad
But I can actually understand really well
I learn from Duolingo and learn cantonease from manderin.
8-Some_Random_Guy-8 wrote:
Oh yeah me too lol
That is why I have the avatar lol
Thank you for your contributions. I hope this thread can be a helpful resource for Cantonese learners of any level. What Cantonese books or books in Chinese are you currently reading? Do you have a preference for fiction, non-fiction, or poetry/creative writing vs technical manuals?
I started with Old Master Q comics, but even those were too difficult for me to read. Some mangas translated into Chinese were fond memories of my childhood/adolescence. I was introduced to Stormriders but that level of Chinese was well beyond my grasp; I enjoyed it mostly for its Martial arts depictions.
I wasn't aware Cantonese was on duolingo; last I checked it was primarily Mandarin. That's useful to know they added it.
Any recommendations for AI prompts to generate Chinese writings to improve one's Cantonese?
In response to my own question, I found a comprehensive resource: Cantonese proverbs
Anyone proficient with CangJie input, English, and Cantonese? I am curious what the combination yields, and whether it might be good for a layer of encrypted messaging, but completely speculative.
May 27, 2025
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txchxng wrote:
Thank you for your contributions. I hope this thread can be a helpful resource for Cantonese learners of any level. What Cantonese books or books in Chinese are you currently reading? Do you have a preference for fiction, non-fiction, or poetry/creative writing vs technical manuals?
I started with Old Master Q comics, but even those were too difficult for me to read. Some mangas translated into Chinese were fond memories of my childhood/adolescence. I was introduced to Stormriders but that level of Chinese was well beyond my grasp; I enjoyed it mostly for its Martial arts depictions.
I wasn't aware Cantonese was on duolingo; last I checked it was primarily Mandarin. That's useful to know they added it.
Any recommendations for AI prompts to generate Chinese writings to improve one's Cantonese?
In response to my own question, I found a comprehensive resource: Cantonese proverbs
Anyone proficient with CangJie input, English, and Cantonese? I am curious what the combination yields, and whether it might be good for a layer of encrypted messaging, but completely speculative.
No I don’t think Cantonese is on Duolingo
there is only mandarin simplified
May 27, 2025
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Cuz u use English,Cantonese is exclusive u need to learn it in chinese
In your opinion, what is the optimal/best/easiest/most efficient/most effective way to communicate, express, and learn Cantonese?
I learned basic Cantonese by attending Saturday school in my country, and by communicating with my parents, both of whom are Hong Kongers. I also watched some HK cinema from the 80s and 90s, with Stephen Chow body of work lending to many laughs and good times. After years of frozen or slow progress with Cantonese, I updated to the Pleco app which I have found to be an invaluable resource for mobile.
For Personal computer, I have experimented with my preferred CangJie and know of NJStar and some Windows keyboards/whiteboard inputs.
Most of us also know that Cantonese idioms are also effective and efficient at expressing concepts with brevity; any ideas on how to learn more about such sayings, or any kindle books or websites that are must-haves/visits for Cantonese?
Sincerely from the other side of the world,
道正