Bite Size Cantonese
Episodes
EP36- Reason of Bite Size Cantonese
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 36 of Bite-size Cantonese, Celia responds to criticism about “lazy pronunciation” and turn harsh comments into lessons on slang and cul...
EP35- Lazy pronunciation 懶音
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode,Celia dives into the topic of “懶音” (lazy pronunciation). Why do some say lei5 instead of nei5? Further to EP27, this episode l...
EP34 - Learn Cantonese New Year Blessings Phrases
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bite-size Cantonese, learn essential Lunar New Year blessing phrases for elders, including 身體健康 (san1 tai2 gin6 hong1), 萬...
EP33- Celebrate Chinese New Year Like a Local
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode Celia talks about how people in Hong Kong celebrate Chinese New Year, from big cleaning and flower markets to reunion dinners, red pac...
EP32-Hong Kong CNY Traditions: Red Packets & Blessings
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 32, Celia explores Hong Kong’s Chinese New Year traditions, focusing on red packets (利是lei6 si6), blessings, and lion dance. Learn wh...
EP31- Hong Kong Lunar New Year Traditions -Learn Cantonese Phrases & Superstitions
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for Lunar New Year! In this episode, we explore 8 popular Hong Kong traditions, including house cleaning, lucky foods, red envelopes, wearin...
EP30-Learn about Cantonese final particles and sounds like a native學識廣東話句尾助語詞
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why Hong Kong people use small words at the end of sentences, like 呀 (aa3) or 啦 (laa1/3)? In Episode 30 of Bite-size Canton...
EP29-Cantonese Survival Phases for Emergency 廣東話緊急時用嘅phrases
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learn essential Cantonese survival phrases in Episode 29 of Bite-Size Cantonese! Host Celia, a native Cantonese speaker from Hong Kong, teaches 4 crit...
EP28- Learn Cantonese through a classic Hong Kong Ad 用香港經典廣告學廣東話
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
用香港經典廣告學廣東話｜益力多「再遇 Suzuki」集體回憶 This episode is 100% Cantonese!Have you ever heard a Hong Konger say “...
Ep27- Something you must know learning Cantonese- Lazy Pronunciation 懶音
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 27 of Bite-size CantoneseI explore “lazy pronunciation” (懶音) in Hong Kong Cantonese, where sounds are naturally simplified in casua...
EP26- Language resolution 2026
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores how to set a realistic and sustainable Cantonese learning resolution for 2026. I break down different approaches for beginners a...
EP-25 Understand Cantonese, But I’m Afraid to Speak — Let’s Fix That學廣東話嘅實用方法
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many Cantonese learners say the same thing: “I understand, but I’m afraid to speak.”In this episode of Bite-size Cantonese, Celia shares her per...
EP-24 Cantonese phases parents always say 細個聽到而家都記得嘅：家人嘅關心說話
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this warm and reflective mini-episode, we revisit the simple Cantonese phrases many of us grew up hearing—like “siu2 sam1 di1” (be careful), ...
EP-23 Cantonese family dinner- Build Real Connection in Cantonese 用廣東話拉近彼此距離
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 3 of our 3-part series on Cantonese family dinners, learn five warm and natural Cantonese phrases to help you build real connection with your ...
EP 22- How to Answer Awkward Family Questions唔失禮回應問題
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our 3-part series on Cantonese family dinners, learn how to respond politely to awkward personal questions—without offending anyone. We...
EP21-How to Survive a Cantonese Family Dinner 5句家庭飯局廣東話
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of 3-part series on Cantonese family dinners, learn 5 essential phrases to help you survive meeting your partner’s Cantonese-speaking fa...
EP20-Hong Kong MTR vs London Tube Cultural Shock Cantonese Expressions
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share my cultural shock between Hong Kong’s world-class MTR and London’s chill Tube! From perfect timing and Octopus taps to ov...
EP19- Why Cantonese Use “Gwai” (鬼) for More Than Just Ghosts
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Boo! 👻 In this spooky yet fun episode of Bite-size Cantonese, we dive into the world of 鬼 (gwai2) — from Halloween parties in Hong Kong to trad...
EP18- Useful Greeting Phrases (Part 2) ( Canto)
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go to this link to download “15 Useful Greeting Phrases” pdf file for learning https://bite-size-cantonese.kit.com/ebeaffd64bIn this episode, we’...
EP17- Useful Greeting Phrases (Part 1)
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re diving into 15 essential Cantonese greeting phrases you can use in daily life — from saying “hello” 👋 to asking “h...
EP16-Express Sadness in Cantonese (Full Canto)
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is 100% Cantonese! 💬 Celia shares 9 authentic expressions you can use to express sadness in Cantonese. Whether you’re comforting a...
EP15- 8 Essential Mid-Autum Festival Words
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why mooncakes are round or why kids carry bunny lanterns during Mid-Autumn Festival? 🌕 In this heartfelt episode of Bite-size Cantone...
EP14- Express Anger in Cantonese (Full Canto)
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is 100% Cantonese! Celia shares 7 authentic expressions you can use to express anger in Cantonese. Whether you’re venting to friends, j...
EP13 - 5 Everyday Cantonese Phrases
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bite-size Cantonese, we explore five super useful Cantonese phrases that make conversations sound natural and authentic. You’ll h...
EP12- Express happiness in Cantonese (Full Canto)
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
✨ This episode is 100% Cantonese! ✨ Celia shares 6 authentic expressions you can use to express happiness. Whether you’re texting friends or imp...
EP11 - Ordering in Hong Kong Congee Shop 粥鋪叫嘢食
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bite-size Cantonese, we’re heading into one of Hong Kong’s most comforting food spots — the congee shop 粥鋪 (juk1 pou3). D...
EP10 - Ordering Bubble Tea in Hong Kong 叫珍珠奶茶
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Craving bubble tea in Hong Kong but don't know how to order in Cantonese? In this sweet episode of Bite-Size Cantonese, Celia shares her personal ...
EP09- Travel to Hong Kong - 5 phrases you must know
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Traveling in Hong Kong can be exciting but overwhelming, especially during rush hour or in crowded markets. In this episode of Bite-Size Cantonese, we...
EP8: Chatting with Your Grandparents in Cantonese
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wished you could talk more with your grandparents in Cantonese, but didn’t know what to say? In this heartfelt episode number 8 of B...
EP07: Speak Cantonese like a local - slip in English
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever noticed how Hong Kong people slip English words into their Cantonese sentences? In this episode of Bite-size Cantonese, we dive into the fascin...
EP06: Ordering Street Food 街邊小食
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bite-size Cantonese, we dive into the world of Hong Kong street food! Celia will share after-school and after-work snack runs cultu...
EP05: What Should We Have Tonight? 今晚食咩好?
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into 3 super useful Cantonese phrases you'll hear in everyday dinner conversations. From asking “What should we eat ton...
EP04: Daily food talk 家常用語
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode , we dive into the everyday phrases you’ll hear around the dinner table in a Cantonese-speaking home. Whether you're ABC, BBC, o...
EP03: Check In at a Chinese Restaurant 酒樓攞位
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 of Bite-size Cantonese, we dive into essential phrases for checking in at a Chinese restaurant or 酒樓 (zau2 lau4). Host Celia walks you t...
EP02 Ordering Dim Sum -叫點心
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, we're diving into the delicious world of 點心 (dim2 sam1) – Hong Kong’s iconic dim sum culture. You'll learn how locals...
EP01 Cha Chaan Teng Culture
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Episode 01: Dive Into Cha Chaan Teng Culture (茶餐廳文化 – caa4 caan1 teng1 man4 faa3)Hi! I’m Celia, your host at Bitesize Cantonese. In...