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Where can one find a Cantonese dictionary?

You have a few options for finding Cantonese dictionaries:

Online Resources:

* Cantonese Dictionary by MDBG: [https://www.mdbg.net/chindict/chindict.php?page=cc-cedict](https://www.mdbg.net/chindict/chindict.php?page=cc-cedict) This is a comprehensive dictionary that offers a wide range of words and phrases, with pronunciations in Cantonese.

* Cantonese.info: [https://cantonese.info/](https://cantonese.info/) This site provides a glossary of common Cantonese words and phrases, with audio pronunciations.

* Cantonese for Beginners: [https://cantoneseforbeginners.com/](https://cantoneseforbeginners.com/) This website offers a simple dictionary specifically aimed at learners.

* Pleco (app): This popular Chinese language learning app includes Cantonese dictionary features, allowing you to search words and hear pronunciations.

Printed Dictionaries:

* A Comprehensive Cantonese-English Dictionary: This dictionary by Yuen Ren Chao and others is a classic and widely used resource.

* Cantonese: A Comprehensive Grammar: By Stephen Matthews and others, this book includes a dictionary section.

* Cantonese: A Practical Guide to the Spoken Language: By John Hay, this book also offers a useful dictionary section.

Other Considerations:

* Consider the specific type of dictionary you need: Do you need a bilingual dictionary (Cantonese-English) or a monolingual dictionary (Cantonese-Cantonese)?

* Look for dictionaries that include pronunciations: This is essential for learning Cantonese.

* Use multiple resources: Different dictionaries will have different strengths and weaknesses, so it's good to use several to get a complete picture.

Remember, learning Cantonese involves more than just memorizing words. It's also important to practice speaking and listening to the language as much as possible. Good luck with your Cantonese learning!

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