Family Members in Cantonese
Cantonese family words distinguish older and younger siblings, so 哥哥 (go4 go1) is specifically an older brother and 妹妹 (mui4 mui2) a younger sister. These five are the everyday core — hear each one and see how they appear in real sentences.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say mum and dad in Cantonese?
媽媽 (maa4 maa1) is mum and 爸爸 (baa4 baa1) is dad.
Why does Cantonese have different words for older and younger siblings?
The word marks age: 哥哥 (go4 go1) is an older brother and 姐姐 (ze4 ze1) an older sister, while 妹妹 (mui4 mui2) is a younger sister.
How do you say brother and sister in Cantonese?
There is no single word — you specify age. Older brother is 哥哥 (go4 go1), older sister 姐姐 (ze4 ze1), and younger sister 妹妹 (mui4 mui2).
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