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Cantonese is a dialect spoken in the southern region of China, primarily in the provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi, as well as in Hong Kong and Macau. It is known for its tonal qualities, with nine distinct tones compared to Mandarin's four. Cantonese has a large speaking population and is also widely used among Chinese diaspora communities around the world. As a dialect of Chinese, it shares many linguistic features with other Chinese languages, but it is unique in its pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Its inclusion under the broader category of "Chinese Dialects" highlights its significance as one of the many spoken variations of the Chinese language.