KamanQ: Spoken Cantonese recognition
hi,
I am currently using typeless app for transcription and translation. They do really good job in Cantonese colloquial expressions, spoken language, slang and mixture with English and Chinese in one sentence. Am I not sure how good Acti in that part?
G_Acti
Oct 30, 2026A: Hi Kaman, I don’t have a side-by-side Cantonese test with Typeless to share, especially for slang and sentences that mix Cantonese and English.
Which device are you using? Could you share a couple of typical phrases and whether you want the output to keep the spoken Cantonese wording or translate it into another language? That would help us assess the specific result you’re looking for.
Verified purchaser
I am using iPhone and Mac. Actually there is a lot of slang. It is not possible to give everything here. I am not sure if you can find those databases for your AI to learn them. If I find good database I will let you know
Verified purchaser
Thanks, Kaman. iPhone and Mac, noted. You don’t need to list every expression here. I’ve added the Cantonese slang and mixed-language use case to our feedback, along with your suggestion about reference databases.
If you come across a useful source, feel free to share the link. I can’t confirm whether we could use a particular database or how it would affect recognition yet.
Verified purchaser
The Cantonese market is actually an overlooked yet massive one. I'm from Hong Kong myself, and local consumers have very high purchasing power. But right now, there is basically nothing on the market that matches the quality of Typeless. If you could build the same quality I'm sure plenty of people in Hong Kong would buy it, especially since Typeless currently cost $12/mth for unlimited use
Verified purchaser
That local perspective helps, Kaman. I’ve added your point about the Hong Kong audience and the value you get from Typeless to your feedback. Getting everyday Cantonese, slang and mixed-language speech right is the standard you’re looking for, and I understand why that matters more than simply listing Cantonese as a supported language.