How to say it in Cantonese
Hello, long time no see!
你好，好耐冇見。
nei5 hou2 hou2 noi6 mou5 gin3
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Meaning in English
Greet someone you already know but have not seen for a while.
When to use this phrase
好耐冇見 is for people you have met before. For a first meeting, use a greeting such as 你好 instead.
Reading the Jyutping
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