3 Phrases To IMPRESS YOUR CHINESE MOTHER-IN-LAW

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Jordan teaches us 3 phrases that will for sure impress your Chinese mother-in-law. Sorry Mandarin folks, the phrases are in Cantonese. We also discuss the dynamics of learning another language in interracial relationship or marriage.
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@AdatheTraveler 4 жыл бұрын

Your mother in law is already happy since you put so much effort on learning Chinese (speaker better than her son😂😂😂).

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂 haha

@sayjaibao01188 4 жыл бұрын

haha

@mandytsang2626 4 жыл бұрын

As a Hong Konger, I cannot express how happy I am that someone actually values cantonese so much. Ga Yau !( this means keep going/well done !)

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement!!

@AmyiReport 4 жыл бұрын

Jordan is such a great daughter-in-law. Steve’s mom is very lucky.

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@HT-sg9pl 4 жыл бұрын

I am so impressed your Cantonese, I am sure your mother in law love you very much 😆Chinese mother in law some time is hard to deal with 😳

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Haha!!

@tichu7 4 жыл бұрын

Jordan has such a knack for hearing and repeating abstract phrases. There's no way I'd remember how to say happy mothers day in another language without repeating it 30 times, and even then I'd forget it a minute later.

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@2WongsMIR 4 жыл бұрын

I think it is important to learn the language, not try to fit in, but as Jordan said, to communicate.

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Great perspective!

@KaiYanWong 4 жыл бұрын

Love love you guys, highly respect the effort in learning and teaching Cantonese!

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@eminemma 4 жыл бұрын

I'm half Cantonese and half white and so happy to see a mixed couple that can speak Cantonese together!! It certainly didn't happen in my family and so I was never taught to speak Cantonese, and I have so much trouble finding resources to learn it at 23. Great job!!

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you grow up?

@eminemma 4 жыл бұрын

@@CantoneseCouple In the SF Bay Area! There are a lot of Cantonese speakers up in SF but not really in my suburb, which is more Mandarin speaking

@marshmallow3851 4 жыл бұрын

Miss you guys and do keep posting...much love to your beautiful family!! Hope to learn more cantanese ..by the way your kids had grown ..God bless and stay safe!!xoxo

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! 😀

@mpelina 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video, you guys! Keep it up!

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@laceyschan5095 4 жыл бұрын

I so appreciate your videos! Cantonese is hard to learn, there's very few formal learning resources for it! I mainly just learn from my HK'er husband 🙈 I don't feel a burden but I feel constant appreciation from the Canto speakers I encounter both inside our family and out.

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@richardchu2346 4 жыл бұрын

Much respect to the both of you! Great job!

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

@TacticalMoistTowelette 4 жыл бұрын

This channel is amazing. Gotta keep it going please 🙏🙏🙏

@TacticalMoistTowelette 4 жыл бұрын

When things are normal again, I would love to see more videos of y'all's family going to Cantonese markets, stores, restaraunts, etc. and seeing how y'all interact with them ❤. Your Pacific Mall video is one of my favorites haha.

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

We are so bummed we won’t be going to Pacific Mall this year 😕. Hope life gets back to normal soon!

@suejmaryoung 4 жыл бұрын

You speak perfect chinese Jordan! Thank you for reminding us it’s Mother’s Day coming up, with what is going on around the world, I didn’t know it was coming up so fast!

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@sunflower98765 4 жыл бұрын

Not perfect the tone is off but still understandable and good for a white chick.

@winnieman5106 4 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good videos! Love them 🤩

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😃

@rocko6439 4 жыл бұрын

It was funny when Steve was trying to say Mother's Day in Cantonese and he said something which Jordan said sounded like "No money" in English and Steve didn't know that's what it sounded like.

@davidchang3942 4 жыл бұрын

Your Fu Manchu mustache is beyond awesome . . . way to rock it!

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

It’s gone!

@louiseclarkson6050 4 жыл бұрын

I'm white English and my partner is HK chinese. I've been learning cantonese for 2.5 years and came across your videos which were really inspirational! Especially in the early days when I thought I would never be able to get past the basics. It's really great to learn cantonese and be able to connect more with family. Really great to see you are both back!

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Do you guys live in the US?

@louiseclarkson6050 4 жыл бұрын

@@CantoneseCouple No, we live in England. My partner is from London and I'm from Manchester. It's really great to see your new content and how you speak Cantonese with your family - that's something we would like to do one day.

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Have you been to HK? We would love to go one day.

@louiseclarkson6050 4 жыл бұрын

@@CantoneseCouple yes we have both been to HK but not together. Chi's family are from Sai Kung in the new territories so we will definitely go together one day. You would love HK, lots of great food and loads of things to do for children. A holiday to look forward to after this lockdown ends! Is Steve's family also from HK?

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Louise Clarkson Yup! Steve’s family is from HK, but has moved in the US for almost 40 years.

@asterixe1 4 жыл бұрын

A Chinese mother-in-law would never be opposed to their kids' spouse learning Chinese! They'd totally love it! My parents wouldn't care too much, though, because they're very Westernized and know English. Not all parents who immigrated as young adults don't speak English. Love watching you guys. You're the most relatable and sweet AMxF couple out there!

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@pang0705 4 жыл бұрын

Jordan, you are amazing!!!

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Awww thanks!

@fanslifejapan255 4 жыл бұрын

Wow you both speak so good cantonese!👏👏

@EppingForest304 4 жыл бұрын

Your vlogs are always interesting 👏 👍

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We are glad people appreciate our time and content!

@lilypoon1175 3 жыл бұрын

This is very sweet

@Bet9ty 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for speaking and teaching cantonese

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Cantonese is great!

@duffjr96 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I saw this video before next weekend. My Chinese husband had forgotten how to say it and was too proud to ask his dad. This saved me, thanks.

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Does your Chinese husband speak Cantonese or Mandarin? Sure hope it is Cantonese lol.

@duffjr96 4 жыл бұрын

@@CantoneseCouple His family are from Hong Kong and they speak Cantonese.

@busapassion 4 жыл бұрын

Jordan is a treasure. Hey Steve and Jordan, When I lived in Cincinnati, I used to drive to NY c town a three or four times a year. NY has the biggest C town next to San Fran. I grew up in LA c town. I have to quench my dim sum cravings Lol. If your ever in SF hit me up.

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

There probably isn’t any dim sum in Cincinnati right?

@busapassion 4 жыл бұрын

@@CantoneseCouple I used to go into Chinese restaurants in Ohio and I would ask if they were canto or mandarin and they were always mandarin. I most always left. Lol. I grew up in LA c town. So I was spoiled.

@hirotree04 4 жыл бұрын

Great content!! I was thinking about the Cantonese vs Mandarin topic right as you got into it. 🤣 My fiance and I love you guys, and missed y'all during your break! I actually thought your idea of financial/savings advice was a good one. Have you thought of addressing financial aspects of chinese culture in Cantonese? Like how to tell your kids to save money, how to haggle, basic math operations, percents (interest payments for example), etc? Either way, we'll keep supporting you guys. Keep it coming!

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

That's a interesting idea. Steve's passion is personal finance, but we weren't sure how to mix the two together.

@hirotree04 4 жыл бұрын

@@CantoneseCouple Yeah, that's a tricky one. I remember as a child, my parents would tell me to save my red envelope money during Chinese New Year. Perhaps that's an angle? Working in haggling would be funny to see as well, as you two are very creative! 😃 In any event, we enjoy your content, and will support your decisions in regards to your creation. Keep up the outstanding work! 👍

@Mr10 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@fengahoos Жыл бұрын

Would you guys consider doing zoom Cantonese lessons?

@Straycat733 4 жыл бұрын

I have studied Mandarin which is really hard because of the 4 tones but I heard in Cantonese there are 9 tones

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Cantonese has 9 tones!

@Atheral 4 жыл бұрын

You can get away with using the 4 common tones.

@cherylsyoutubies 4 жыл бұрын

Happy Mothers Day, Jordan.

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Sara88890 4 жыл бұрын

Funny to hear the point on Mandarin speakers, I baby sat a neighbor boy for a few years, the mom was from around Beijing and a Mandarin speaker and the father was Mongolian who spoke Mandarin in the family, I learnt a few toddler level Mandarin words from watching him, my tones were probably way off though, I think even the baby was humoring me.

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😀

@Cupcake4me 4 жыл бұрын

I bet your mother in law loves you Jordan ❤️

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

She’s a great person!

@ahms8689 4 жыл бұрын

Love this video so much. I think your mother in law would've loved you without you speaking Canto because of you! I know you said it's because of the person she is but also because of your personality. My husband who I've been with for 20yrs only knows food his likes and doesn't speak a word of Canto and my mum loves him and always takes his side no matter what (I'm close to my mum and the eldest). To be honest, my husband never learnt Canto because he never saw me as being different. He sees a Londoner. In fact he says that I'm just me, he doesn't see colour. As for the speaking Canto to a Mandarin speaking mum. I'd say find out what dialect your bf speaks! I know when people have said "knee how" it pisses me right off just as when people try and guess where I from and go through the whole of Asia, it's just rude but then that's just my take. No one can place me and I particularly enjoy saying "East London" when people ask where I'm from 😂😉

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

If the only Cantonese you know it might as well be your favorite foods lol.

@Oldfogey2014 4 жыл бұрын

There are other phrases to use too if you want to flatter your mother-in-law. Sometimes I say : ho hurn (taste nice) or yak loh...(think it means the best!) You have to say it even if you don't mean it. Enjoy watching your video...just adding my two pence piece.

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍

@TheAnnaMarie 4 жыл бұрын

Ooooh! I need this for the Chinese MIL who actually speaks Vietnamese

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Sorry 😐 We can’t help!!

@douglei4413 4 жыл бұрын

Most Chinese-Vietnamese people actually speak Cantonese as well

@2WongsMIR 4 жыл бұрын

Cantonese is very hard to learn and your pronunciation is very well. I don’t think MIA will be offended. It is important to learn the different culture. My wife is trying but she barely knows any. LOL.

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

What dialect do you speak?

@2WongsMIR 4 жыл бұрын

@@CantoneseCouple I speak Cantonese, Mandarin and the Shanghai dialect.

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

2WongsMIR Are you from HK?

@2WongsMIR 4 жыл бұрын

@@CantoneseCouple I grew up there. :)

@peterwong2465 4 жыл бұрын

Interested to know how Jordan's side the family reacting toward her assimilation to the Asian culture. The inlaws interactions? The relationship are very unique. Normally it's the other way around when the Asian culture is diluting into the western. Hope it's not opening up a can of worms here. Knowing Asian is pretty private, The sharing of your life is definitely an eye opener.....

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Very good questions! Perhaps a future video.

@fenjamller7880 4 жыл бұрын

Im so motivated to learn Cantonese, since I have been with my bf for 2,5 years now. I also feel like my connection with his mother would be so much better, if I could just a little. My problem is, that it's so hard to find any good websites or apps, to learn Cantonese. Any advice please?

@KaiYanWong 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, there are no good apps to learn Cantonese. Fortunately you have them here! I am from HK but my 2 year old is born and raise in the US. His dad is American, so I always put in extra effort to make sure he learns Cantonese. Watch TVB shows with your boyfriend, communicate with each other in Cantonese. Check out CantoneseClass101.com if you haven't already. I found her lessons are easy to follow. Good luck and add oil!

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@sannywong9718 4 жыл бұрын

Look up Cantonese Corner on KZfaq. That’s a great resource for learning Cantonese as well.

@HungHingPang 2 жыл бұрын

Are the twins here yet? Haven’t seen you guys for a while and I am just wondering. Wish Jordan safe delivery of the babies!

@CantoneseCouple 2 жыл бұрын

Just posted a new video about the twins! Everything is good! Thanks!

@kongaise8055 4 жыл бұрын

Jordan lei ho geng ah!

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Is that a good thing lol?

@kongaise8055 4 жыл бұрын

@@CantoneseCouple the exact pinyin should be 你[nei5]好[hou2]勁[ging6]呀[a3] ... literally means YOU ARE SUPER GOOD

@Straycat733 4 жыл бұрын

Saijin

@Homero4real 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think they'd be offended, but perhaps it depends on the person.

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Straycat733 4 жыл бұрын

You should come to San Francisco most chinese here are Cantonese

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

We love California! Great weather and food!

@Straycat733 4 жыл бұрын

Problem is San Francisco is very expensive. Btw what does snow actually look like ?

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

@@Straycat733 You don't want to know!

@Straycat733 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@sayjaibao01188 4 жыл бұрын

Jordan looks like Geo from JustkiddingNews who so happens to be married to a Chinese guy. lol

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

What are the chances lol?!

@Straycat733 4 жыл бұрын

Was in Japan for 3 years studied there. The Japanese is easier to pronounce. It has tones but not like chinese

@adamjameskoo8123 4 жыл бұрын

Add oil

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kimmeeCheah 4 жыл бұрын

Just wanna correct the third phrase said. The phrase ment, you haggled really good. It will not be good to say when the mother in law found a good deal at Macy's. You cannot haggle at Macy's. Just want to correct that so people don't get misinformed.

@CantoneseCouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting us know!

@peterwong2465 4 жыл бұрын

Mo Chin Fi lok