Cantonese dialect stories originated from legends, folk life, history and traditional culture...Each is vividly expressive and very meaningful.The book excludes "e; Xiehouyus"e; whose origins remain unknown, such as "e;the mouse has a sore in the tail: limited clout"e;, "e;looking for an eggplant when there is no melon in sight: meeting trouble halfway"e;, etc., and selects 116 interesting Cantonese folk adages and explores their origins and back stories, to glimpse the old Cantonese way of life and shed light on the vividness, humor and vibe of common people.