Where in the World Is Cantonese Spoken? Let’s Find Out!
Cantonese isn’t just spoken in one place it’s used by millions of people around the world! For kids learning Cantonese, it’s exciting to know where their new words can take them.
The Heart of Cantonese: Hong Kong and Southern China
Cantonese is one of the main languages spoken in Hong Kong, a vibrant city full of skyscrapers, food markets, and culture. It’s also widely spoken in Guangdong Province (especially in cities like Guangzhou) and Macau.
Kids in these places grow up speaking Cantonese at home, at school, and with friends. Street signs, cartoons, and songs are often in Cantonese too!
Cantonese Around the World
Cantonese is also heard in Chinatowns and Chinese communities in places like:
- Canada (especially Vancouver and Toronto)
- United States (like San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles)
- Australia
- United Kingdom
- Malaysia and Singapore
This means kids can meet Cantonese speakers all over the world!
Dinolingo’s Cantonese course for ages 2–14 helps young learners practice the language used in real places from Hong Kong markets to family chats. With colorful videos, fun games, and listening practice, kids learn how Cantonese is spoken every day.
The course is available on web, iOS, and Android and includes offline printables for screen-free learning too.
Creative Activities to Try
Map It Out!
Print or draw a world map. Mark every place where Cantonese is spoken. Add drawings or stickers to make it fun!
Virtual Trip to Hong Kong
Watch a child-friendly video about life in Hong Kong. Pause and learn the Cantonese words you hear!
Learning where Cantonese is spoken makes the language feel real and exciting and helps kids understand how big and connected the world really is.
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