菠蘿 Pineapple; 雞 Chicken. It has nothing to do with pineapple and chicken. It is a type of offering in Chinese temples, made by sticking chicken feathers on bamboo and paper. It means that some people are like the Pineapple-chicken, who "stick" to benefits and take advantage of others.

是 Yes; 但 But; 啦 (intonation) la = Yes, but

大 Big; 佬 Man, guy = Big guy

得 Get, have; 閒 Free; 飲茶 Yum Cha, eating Dim Sum = Let's have Dim Sum when you are free

執 Catch, grab; 生 Alive = Grab the opportunity to survive

Transliteration of "block"

(Martian) Cantonese with an accent written in a cyber language called "Martian". 巧 = 好 Good, very; 打耳 = 得意 Cute

冇 Without; 雷公 God of Thunder; 咁遠 Very far away = Place that is so far that there is no God of Thunder. It implies a location where thunderstorms are unlikely to occur, such as the northern part of China. Therefore, a place without the God of Thunder signifies a faraway place

Kit Hau Jyu (an idiomatic two-part double pun) 過得自己過得人. 泥水佬 Plasterer; 開 Open, create; 門口 Doorway; 過得 Passable; 自己 Self; 人 People, Others = A plasterer make a door - passable to oneself, passable to others. This phrase suggests that a plasterer should do their work to a standard that they themselves find acceptable, and that should also be acceptable to others. This can be interpreted as one should act or behave in a manner that meets their own moral standards and is also beneficial or acceptable to others

Transliteration of "film"

Kit Hau Jyu 歇後語 (an idiomatic two-part double pun) 唔熟唔食. 黃皮樹Wampi tree, a type of fruit tree ; 了哥 Parrot; 唔 not; 熟 ripe (in fruit), familiar (in people); 食 eat. A parrot perched on a Wampi tree would only pick the ripest fruits to eat. Since "熟(ripe)" can also refer to people one is familiar with or close to, it works as a pun to represent people taking advantage of a friend

是 Is; 他 He, him; 也 And; 你 You; 和 And; 我 I, me. This is the lyrics from the song "Hotel 狂潮" (1979) by Susanna Kwan Kuk Ying, lyrics by Wong Jum Sum. The song served as the opening theme of the TV drama of the same name, which was the first drama on TVB with a modern setting. 'Hotel' is considered one of the most popular series in Hong Kong television history, with about 1.9 million viewers, according to Hong Kong government figures at the time when the city’s population was 4.551 million (source: Wikipedia). The song itself had a significant impact on the development of Cantonese songs.

勁 Strong, good strength

又要 want to be; 威 outstanding, be in the limelight; 戴頭盔 wearing helmet=wanting the glamour, but also wanting to wear a helmet. A helmet, as a form of protection, could be seen as cowardly in some contexts. This phrase is used to mock people who want to enjoy the benefits or glamour of a situation without having to face the risks or responsibilities that come with it.

我 Me; 大聲 Loud; 講嘢 Talk, speak; 唔代表 Doesn't mean; 冇禮貌 rude = I speak loudly, doesn't mean I am rude. This is a line from the 1987 movie 'Prison on Fire', one of the most successful prison-themed movies in Hong Kong

仙 God, celestial; 氣 aura.

唔 No, not; 三 Three; 四 Four = Not 3, not 4; could also mean somebody is wicked

我 I; 係 Am; 一隻 A; 冇 No, without; 腳 Foot; 嘅 Is; 雀仔 Bird = I am a bird without feet = I cannot stay in one place for a long time. This is a famous line from the movie "阿飛正傳 Days of Being Wild" (1990) directed by Wong Kar-wai. The line is often used to describe someone who is restless and cannot be tied down to one place or person.

大 Big; 穮 A stem that looks big, but can't produce much rice 禾 Oryza sativa (rice plant). Sometimes written as 大泡和. Meaning something looks better than it is, so it doesn't meet one's expectations.

Typing this using Simplified Cangjie will result in "正". It means correct, awesome

青 Green; BB (Onomatopoeia)

𥄫 look. In Cantonese, there are a few common but distinctly different words for "looking". If you can distinguish between 𥄫、睥 、裝 、睇, you are probably a pro in Cantonese

摺 fold. It refers to a person who tends to avoid interacting with others and may not actively seek out social situations. Note that "摺" may refer to a temporary state rather than a defining aspect of someone's character

風 Wind; 繼續Continue; 吹 BLow; 不忍Not willing; 遠離 Let go. This is the lyrics from the famous song "Wind continue to blow"(1983) by Leslie Cheung, lyrics by Cheng Kwok Kong.

眼 Eye ;光光 Nothing; 等 Wait; 天光Day light = Wait till the sunrise with empty eyes. It describes the situation of someone experiencing insomnia, keeping their eyes open through the night until morning comes.

是咁的 It's like this. This phrase is made up of verbal Cantonese and written Chinese in just 3 characters. It has became popular since 2004.

"Hea", sometimes written as "Hae", is a word that becomes popular from early 2000s.

剝光 Stripped; 豬 Pig = Strip a pig. The last step of butchering a pig is to pour hot water over it and remove the hair on the skin. This idiom essentially means stripping something all the way down. It can be used to describe any action that involves removing everything until only the core remains, especially in a chess game, where it could mean eliminating all pawns except for the king

我 Me; 讀得書少 not that educated; 你 you; 唔好don't; 呃 deceive = Don't try to deceive me though I am not well educated. This is a quote from one of the most famous Cantonese movies, "Fist of Fury (The Chinese Connection)", starring Bruce Lee.

It is said that there was a Mongolian general named Wuli, who used a single blade, and was hated by the citizens. He died because he drowned while trying to cross a river on a horse. The people then used his nickname to describe individuals who are muddle-headed

撥 Dial; 個 A, one; 輪 Wheel = Make a dial on the wheel. This phrase refers to the rotary dial used on old telephones, which resembled a wheel. It is a phased out saying for making a phone call. Same as "打喊線" (Call cry line) in Toisan

過左 Pass; 海 Sea; 就係 Becomes; 神仙 god, celestial being = Once you cross the sea, you'll become an god. This idiom originates from a mythical tale about eight gods who each found their own way to cross the sea. It implies that as long as you can get something done, regardless of the method used, it is considered accomplished.

花 Flower; 靚倞 Youngster = Flowery youngster.

好 Very; Chur Demanding. "Chur" is an onomatopoeia of the sound being short of breath. Meaning being pressured thus causing shortness of breath

Phonetically write 'store', a small shop that sell food and groceries

疊 Stack; 水 Water, here means money = many stacks of money

Lyrics from the song "Tourbillon 陀飛輪" (2010) by Eason Chan, lyrics by Wyman Wong. The lyrics of this song express regret over the fleeting nature of time. During childhood, we may have had free time, but lacked financial resources, and in contrast, as we age and accumulate wealth, we find ourselves with less time to enjoy it.

Lyrics from the song "Homecoming 似水流年" (1984) by Anita Mui, lyrics by Cheng Kwok Kong. The song was written for the movie of the same name. This song is very famous and has been covered by many other singers. The line expresses the idea that even when someone or something is gone, the memories remain, and they can be both comforting and painful.

Sometimes will be written as "褸丘"; 褸 Jacket; 丘 Empty. It used to describe someone who is messy, untidy, or disorganized in their appearance. Now it specifically used to describe untidy hairstyle that is too long.

省 Wipe; 鏡 Mirror. Meaning one doesn't even have to wipe the mirror (and make it clear) to show one's beauty

焫 scald, burn; 著 -ing = scalding. It can mean making someone angry, or signify a spark in a new relationship. This is the lyrics from the song "IGNITED"(2020) by Mirror, lyrics by Abrahim Chan Wing Him

威水 proud, outstanding; 史 History = Success story

臨 Facing; 急 Urgently; 抱 Hug; 佛 Buddha; 腳 Foot = Hug Buddha's foot when in urgency. It is derived from the practice of believers praying near the feet of large Buddha statues, which are typically elevated on a platform. This idiom symbolizes those who, despite not usually being devout, turn to prayer or seek divine help when facing difficulties or urgent situations. It is often used to describe people who only start working hard when a deadline is approaching.

點 How; 解 Explain; 嘅 (intonation) is = How to explain?

原諒Forgive; 我 Me; 這; This 一生 life; 不羈放縱 Being unrestrained; 愛 Love; 自由 Freedom. This is the lyrics from the song "The Boundless Sea and Sky 海闊天空" (1993) by Beyond, a famous rock band in Hong Kong, lyrics by Wong Ka Kui. Since the death of the lead singer of the band, this song has become one of the most iconic songs of the band. It is about personal freedom and the pursuit of dreams. The song has received over 100 million views on YouTube, making it the first Cantonese song to reach that milestone

Phonetic translation of "Salute". This term is commonly used to represent casual apologies in Hong Kong, as some people use the gesture of salute to show apology.

有啲 Some; 嘢 Thing; 就係要 Have to; 用 Use; 廣東話 Cantonese; 講 Say; 先得 Would work

洗 Wash; 濕 Wet; 左 Already; 個 A, one; 頭 Head = The head is already wet. This phrase implies that it is too late to back off from an event or situation, as one has already committed to it.

First line from the song "The Fatal Irony 啼笑因緣" (1974) by Sandra Lang, lyrics by Yip Shiu-Tak. It is the title song of the TV series of the same name. This song is regarded as the one that started the Canto Pop genre, and it is also one of the first famous songs that use written Cantonese in its lyrics, not only sung in Cantonese

Kit Hau Jyu (an idiomatic two-part double pun) of 冇嗰樣整嗰樣 阿茂 Ah Mou (Name, similar to John) 整 Make 餅 Biscuit; 冇 No, without; 嗰 That; 樣Thing = Ah Mou make biscuit, making new things. It is refers to situations where an individual creates new things or rules that are unnecessary, leading to undesirable outcomes. It can be used to describe someone who needlessly complicates a task or situation, resulting in an undesirable result.

豆 Bean; 泥 Mesh = Mashed soybeans (filling). The common fillings for sweet dim sum are lotus paste (most expensive), red bean paste (moderate), and soybean paste (cheapest). Therefore, soybean paste is often associated with lower quality.