Cantonese colloquial expressions
By: compiled and translated by Lo Tam Fee-yin = Guangzhou hua kou yu ci hui / Lu Tan Feiyan bian yi.
Publisher: The Chinese University Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Hong Kong
Language: eng
Number of pages: 346
ISBN-13: 9789629961817
Subjects: Cantonese dialects -- Conversation and phrase books -- English
Genres: Conversation and phrase books
Other titles: Guangzhou hua kou yu ci hui.
Description: "This book of Cantonese idioms is a pragmatic reference guide to everyday Cantonese conversation in Hong Kong, It will help learners understand speakers' intended meanings since people do not always use the literal meaning of words or phrases in communication with others. Instead people often use metaphors and figurative language to express themselves. It is important to note that the metaphorical use of language is pervasive in all aspects of human discourse, including casual conversation as well as poetry."--BOOK JACKET
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. xxii) and index.

In English and Chinese.