How to say it in Cantonese
I'm going out for a bit.
我出街一陣。
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Meaning in English
Tell people at home that you are going out briefly.
When to use this phrase
一陣 means a little while. This casual phrase suits conversations with family or housemates.
Reading the Jyutping
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