Most of these Cantonese songs are considered the best of the best, and many of these female singers have influenced and inspired a whole generation of listeners.

Who Are the Most Famous Cantonese Female Singers?

Some of the Cantonese singers here have household names; others might be more independent. This selection should suit a wide range of tastes, from different genres, ages, and regions. These Cantopop icons have reached ground breaking achievements and broke down barriers. Icons such as Faye Wong, Anita Mui, Sandy Lam, Jenny Tseng, and so much more!

Where Are the Cantonese Speaking Regions in China?

Cantonese is the local dialect of the southeast corner of China. It's spoken in Guangdong Province. Its capital Guangzhou, was previously known as Canton, hence “Cantonese”. Cantonese is also widely spoken in Hong Kong and Macau.

How Many People Speak Cantonese?

Cantonese is spoken by more than 60 million people in China compared to 917 million Mandarin speakers.

How Many Tones Are There in Cantonese?

There are 6 different tones in Cantonese. Some people will tell you 9 but it’s a stretch.

What Are the Differences Between Cantonese and Mandarin?

1. Tones: Cantonese has two more tones than Mandarin.

2. Vocabulary: Many Cantonese words do not exist in the Mandarin lexicon.

3. Syntax: compare the following sentences.

   Mandarin: 我先走 I first leave

   Cantonese: 我走先 I leave first

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