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🎙️ CantonBee Podcast Episode 14 – World Cup ⚽ Tournament * 世界盃【sai3 gaai3 bui1】＝ World Cup Football * 足球【zuk1 kau4】＝ football * 踢波【tek3 bo1】＝ to play football Countries * 國家【gwok3 gaa1】＝ country * 英格蘭【jing1 gaak3 laan4】＝ England * 巴西【baa1 sai1】＝ Brazil * 阿根廷【aa3 gan1 ting4】＝ Argentina * 法國【faat3 gwok3】＝ France * 葡萄牙【pou4 tou4 ngaa4】＝ Portugal * 日...

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 fa...

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】...

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 abou...

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...

🎧 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) 🌱. P...

🎙️ CantonBee Podcast｜Episode 8 Lucky & Unlucky Numbers in Cantonese Why is 8 lucky but 4 avoided in Hong Kong? 🍀 In this episode, Bee and Gee talk about lucky and unlucky numbers in Cantonese and Hong Kong culture — and how numbers affect daily life, from buildings to phone numbers. Perfect for Cantonese learners who want real cultural context, not just vocabulary. 👉 Follow CantonBee on Instagr...

Christmas means different things in British and Hong Kong culture. In Britain, Christmas is mainly family time — going home, eating together, and spending the day with family. For Hongkongers, family gatherings already happen often during Chinese festivals like 冬至, so Christmas is more commonly seen as a time for romance or hanging out with friends. In this episode, Bee and Gee talk about how th...

🎙 CantonBee Podcast — Episode 6 Lion Rock Spirit｜獅子山精神：Why Hongkongers Never Give Up 🇭🇰 In this episode, Bee & Gee dive into 獅子山精神 si1 zi2 saan1 zing1 san4 — the iconic Hong Kong “Lion Rock Spirit.” We explore what makes Hongkongers so strong, hardworking, and supportive of each other, even when life gets tough. You’ll learn useful Cantonese vocabulary and phrases such as: • 獅子山精神...

Bee and Gee are back with a fun (and slightly spicy 🤭) cultural chat! Today we explore the big and small hygiene habits that Westerners and Hongkongers do SO differently — from shoes at the door to shower routines to how we eat at restaurants. We talk about: 🥿 Why Hongkongers take off shoes at home 🚿 Shower-before-bed vs morning shower 🍽️ Sharing dishes vs individual plates (and 公筷 becoming m...

💛 Hong Kong people don’t often say “我愛你” (ngo5 oi3 nei5 — I love you). In fact, instead of saying 愛 (oi3, love), they might say “鍾意” (zung1 ji3 — like) to express affection, or simply show love through actions — cooking your favourite dish, checking if you’ve eaten, or quietly doing something thoughtful. 💬 In this heartfelt and funny episode, Bee 🐝 and Gee 🇬🇧 dive deep into how Hongkonger...

In this hilarious and mouth-watering episode, Bee and Gee explore some of the most iconic (and surprising!) Hong Kong and Asian foods — from classic snacks to dishes that make Gee say “Whaaat?!” 🤯 🍽️ Featured foods: 🥮 月餅 (jyut6 beng2) — Mooncake 🍣 魚生 (jyu4 saang1) — Sashimi 🦑 海膽 (hoi2 daam2) — Sea urchin 🐔 鳯爪 (fung6 zaau2) — Chicken feet 🦆 鴨掌 (aap3 zoeng2) — Duck web 🐄 牛肚 (ngau4...

🎙️ CantonBee Podcast EP.2 — Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋節快樂! 🌕✨ In this festive episode, Bee and Gwai-lou Gee chat about the Mid-Autumn Festival — one of the most beautiful and meaningful celebrations in Chinese culture! 💬💛 You’ll learn fun Cantonese words and phrases like: 🌕 中秋節快樂 【zung1 cau1 zit3 faai3 lok6】– Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🥮 月餅 【jyut6 beng2】– mooncake 🎑 做節 【zou6...

The legend of the Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋節 zung1 cau1 zit3 = Mid-Autumn Festival 后羿 hau6 ngai6 = Hou Yi 嫦娥 soeng4 ngo4 = Chang’e 玉兔 juk6 tou3 = Jade Rabbit 月餅 jyut6 beng2 = mooncake 燈籠 dang1 lung4 = lantern 賞月 soeng2 jyut2 = enjoy moon gazing