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EP13 - Cantonese Proverbs VS English Proverbs 🇭🇰🆚🇬🇧| Funny Sayings & Hidden Meanings

Did you know Cantonese has some REALLY colourful sayings? 😂 In this episode, Bee & Gwai-lou Gee compare famous Cantonese proverbs with English sayings and discover how different cultures express the same ideas! We explore 5 classic Cantonese sayings, their literal meanings, real meanings, and English equivalents 👀 🐟 食得鹹魚抵得渴 (sik6 dak1 haam4 jyu4 dai2 dak1 hot3) 🍚 隔離飯香 (gaak3 lei4 faan6 hoeng1) 🐶 狗口長不出象牙 (gau2 hau2 zoeng2 bat1 ceot1 zoeng6 ngaa4) 🐷 豬乸戴耳環 (zyu1 naa2 daai3 ji5 waan2) 🎨 畫公仔畫出腸 (waa2 gung1 zai2 waa2 ceot1 coeng2) From salted fish to pigs wearing earrings 🤣, these sayings reveal humour, wisdom, and Hong Kong culture in everyday Cantonese. Join Bee & Gee as they explore Hong Kong life, culture, and everyday Cantonese — learn Cantonese naturally, one convo at a time! 🐝 🎧 Follow CantonBee Podcast for more Hong Kong culture & Cantonese learning! #CantonBee #CantonesePodcast #LearnCantonese #HongKongCantonese #CantoneseSayings #CantoneseProverbs #HongKongCulture #CantoneseLearning #廣東話 #粵語 #廣東話Podcast #HongKongCulturePodcast #CantoneseExpressions #CantonesePhrases #Cantonais #광둥어 #広東語 #BahasaKanton #ภาษากวางตุ้ง #WikangCantonese

EP. 12 - Traditional Chinese Marriage Customs

Ever wondered what really happens in a traditional Chinese wedding? 👰🏻‍♀️🤵🏻 In this episode, Bee and Gee walk you through the full journey of a Chinese marriage — from proposal to wedding banquet — and explain the meaning behind each tradition. 求婚【kau4 fan1】 Meaning: to propose marriage 訂婚【ding3 fan1】 Meaning: to get engaged 結婚【git3 fan1】 Meaning: to get married 擺酒【baai2 zau2】 Meaning: to host a wedding banquet 開門利是【hoi1 mun4 lei6 si6】 Meaning: red packet given to open the door (door games tradition) 接新娘【zip3 san1 noeng4】 Meaning: groom picking up the bride 玩新郎【waan2 san1 long4】 Meaning: groom door games / challenges by bridesmaids 禮金【lai5 gam1】 Meaning: bride price (money given by groom’s family) 嫁妝【gaa3 zong1】 Meaning: dowry (gifts from bride’s family) 龍鳯鈪【lung4 fung6 ngaak3】 Meaning: dragon & phoenix wedding bracelets (gold jewellery) 過大禮【gwo3 daai6 lai5】 Meaning: formal betrothal gift ceremony 金器【gam1 hei3】 Meaning: gold jewellery 人情【jan4 cing4】 Meaning: wedding gift money from guests 敬茶【ging3 caa4】 Meaning: tea ceremony (showing respect to elders) 斟茶【zam1 caa4】 Meaning: to pour tea

EP. 11 - Things That Shocked Gwai-Lou Gee in Hong Kong 🇭🇰

What shocked Gee the most when he visited Hong Kong? 🇭🇰 In this episode, Bee and Gee talk about Gee’s first impressions — the super tall buildings, tiny Hong Kong flats, lightning-fast cha chaan teng service, reliable public transportation, and how fast Hong Kong people walk. Gee also shares why he felt very safe in Hong Kong and how locals react when foreigners speak Cantonese. A fun episode about Hong Kong culture and Cantonese learning. Follow CantonBee for more Cantonese learning and Hong Kong culture 🐝

EP.10 - Lunar New Year Traditions

Lunar New Year Traditions | Cantonese Culture Explained Lunar New Year isn’t just about saying “Happy New Year” 🧧✨ In this episode of the CantonBee Podcast, Bee and Gee explore the real Cantonese traditions behind Chinese New Year — from 揮春 (fai1 ceon1) decorations to 年廿八洗邋遢 (nin4 jaa6 baat3 sai2 laap6 taat3) big cleaning day. You’ll learn: 🧹 Why we clean the house before New Year 🖌 Why “福” is often placed upside down (福倒 fuk1 dou3 / 福到 fuk1 dou3) 🍽 What happens during 團年飯 (tyun4 nin4 faan6) 🧧 The meaning behind 派利是 (paai3 lei6 si6) / 𢭃利是 (lo2 lei6 si6) 🚫 Why 年初三 (nin4 co1 saam1) is called 赤口 (cek3 hau2) 🎊 Common Lunar New Year taboos you should avoid Plus, we share 3 essential Cantonese blessings you can use this year: ✨ 新年快樂 (san1 nin4 faai3 lok6) 💰 恭喜發財 (gung1 hei2 faat3 coi4) 💪 身體健康 (san1 tai2 gin6 hong1) If you’re learning Cantonese or curious about Hong Kong culture, this episode gives you practical phrases and cultural insight in one fun conversation. 🎧 Perfect for beginners who want to understand real Hong Kong Cantonese traditions. — Crash course link in IG bio 🐝

EP.9 - Chinese Zodiac Animals and Their Meanings

🎧 EP.9 — Chinese Zodiac Animals & Their Meanings What are the Chinese Zodiac Animals, and what do they represent? 🧧🐲 In this episode, Bee & Gwai-lou Gee explore the 12生肖 (sap6 ji6 sang1 ciu3 — the Twelve Chinese Zodiac Signs), their meanings and cultural background — plus why the Zodiac year doesn’t start on 1 January, but around 立春 (lap6 ceon1 — Start of Spring, the first solar term) 🌱. Perfect for beginners who want to learn Cantonese vocabulary and understand Chinese culture in a simple, fun way. ⸻ 🐾 The 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals（十二生肖 sap6 ji6 sang1 ciu3） 1️⃣ 鼠 syu2 — Rat 2️⃣ 牛 ngau4 — Ox 3️⃣ 虎 fu2 — Tiger 4️⃣ 兔 tou3 — Rabbit 5️⃣ 龍 lung4 — Dragon 6️⃣ 蛇 se4 — Snake 7️⃣ 馬 maa5 — Horse 8️⃣ 羊 joeng4 — Goat / Sheep 9️⃣ 猴 hau4 — Monkey 🔟 雞 gai1 — Rooster 1️⃣1️⃣ 狗 gau2 — Dog 1️⃣2️⃣ 豬 zyu1 — Pig ⸻ 🐝 Want to learn Cantonese step by step? Cantonese for Absolute Beginners — 30-Minute Crash Course 👉 Crash course link in bio 🎁 Free Cantonese Starter Pack also available! #CantonBee #Cantonese #LearnCantonese #ChineseZodiac #十二生肖 #ChineseCulture #HongKongCantonese #CantoneseLearning #ChineseNewYear #立春 #ZodiacAnimals #LanguagePodcast