Hello, long time no see!
你好，好耐冇見。
nei5 hou2 hou2 noi6 mou5 gin3
Greet someone you already know but have not seen for a while.
Listen & learn when to use it →A little Cantonese in everyday life
Greetings & conversation: Cantonese phrases
Say good morning, thank someone for their help, introduce yourself or make plans with a friend. These expressions include English meanings and notes on who to use them with.
10 expressions with English meanings, Jyutping and usage notes.
Good morning!
早晨，你好。
zou2 san4 nei5 hou2
Greet someone in the morning.
Listen & learn when to use it →Thank you for your help.
多謝你嘅幫忙。
do1 ze6 nei5 ge3 bong1 mong4
Express appreciation for the help someone has given you.
Listen & learn when to use it →Excuse me, may I get past?
唔該，借借。
m4 goi1 ze3 ze3
Politely ask someone to make room for you to pass.
Listen & learn when to use it →Sorry I'm late.
對唔住，我遲到。
deoi3 m4 zyu6 ngo5 ci4 dou3
Apologise for arriving late.
Listen & learn when to use it →It's okay, take your time.
唔緊要，慢慢嚟。
m4 gan2 jiu3 maan6 maan2 lai4
Reassure someone that there is no need to rush.
Listen & learn when to use it →Bye, see you tomorrow!
拜拜，聽日見。
baai1 baai3 ting1 jat6 gin3
Say goodbye when you expect to meet again tomorrow.
Listen & learn when to use it →Let's have a meal together sometime.
得閒一齊食飯。
dak1 haan4 jat1 cai4 sik6 faan6
Suggest meeting a friend for a meal when you are both free.
Listen & learn when to use it →What's your name?
你叫咩名？
nei5 giu3 me1 meng2
Ask another person their name.
Listen & learn when to use it →I'm happy to meet you.
識到你好開心。
sik1 dou2 nei5 hou2 hoi1 sam1
Say that you are pleased to have met someone.
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