When spoken in Cantonese, the numbers in “1999” are a homophone of yaht-gau-gau which means “lumps” – someone’s words are so incomprehensible that they are just meaningless lumps.

We untangle Cantonese slang phrases to do with snakes ... the last of which turns up in plenty of creative everyday sayings. As the Year of the Snake slithers hither, we examine six snake-inspired ...

Hong Kong Cantonese is a uniquely complex tongue because ... the last of which turns up in plenty of creative everyday sayings. As the Year of the Snake slithers hither, we examine six snake ...

Whether you’re a local Hongkonger or a newly arrived expat, having a few useful Cantonese phrases in your back pocket can make your life a whole lot easier. Especially if you’re eating out at ...