Cantonese Vocabulary: Useful Phrases

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Vocabulary List

English Cantonese Pronunciation
Hello
你好
Goodbye
再見
Thank you
多謝
Please
Excuse me
唔好意思
I'm sorry
我對唔住
How are you?
你點呀?
Can you help me?
你可以幫我嗎?
I don't understand
我唔明
Where is the bathroom?
洗手間喺邊度?
What is your name?
你叫咩名?
How much does it cost?
幾錢?
I need a doctor
我要搵醫生
Can you speak slower?
你可以慢啲講嗎?
I'm lost
我走失
What time is it?
依家幾點?
Do you speak English?
你識唔識講英文?
Could you repeat that
可以重講一次嗎?
please?
我想訂...
I would like to order...
我可以搵到...喺邊度?

Cultural Tip: Showing Respect in Cantonese

In Cantonese culture, it is important to show respect when addressing others, especially elders. Use the word 先生 (sin1saang1) before someone’s name to show respect, similar to ‘Mr.’ or ‘Ms.’ in English. For example, ‘Mr. Wong’ would be 黃先生 (wong4 sin1saang1).

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