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唔該

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See also: 唔该

Chinese

More information hold in mouth; bite; (Cant.) no/not, that; the above-mentioned; most likelythat; the above-mentioned; most likely; to deserve; should; ought to; owe ...

Etymology

From the negation particle (m4) and the character (goi1, “should”), literally meaning "[this] should not [be done]", saying that what the other had done was not necessary or it was very kind of them to have done this.

Pronunciation


Phrase

唔該 (Cantonese)

  1. excuse me (to get attention)
    唔該可以冰水 [Cantonese, trad.]
    唔该可以冰水 [Cantonese, simp.]
    m4 goi1, ho2 m4 ho2 ji5 jiu3 bui1 bing1 seoi2 aa3? [Jyutping]
    Excuse me, can I have a glass of ice water?
  2. please
    唔該睇住 [Cantonese, trad.]
    唔该睇住 [Cantonese, simp.]
    m4 goi1 nei5 tung4 ngo5 tai2 zyu6 di1 je5. [Jyutping]
    Please keep an eye on my stuff.
  3. thank you
    唔該唔该 [Cantonese]   m4 goi1 saai3! [Jyutping]   Thank you very much!

Usage notes

When 唔該唔该 is used to mean "thank you," only use it to thank someone for something that you have requested or for small favors. Using it to thank someone for a greater favor such as a (gift, patronage, or applause) may be offensive. See 多謝多谢 (do1 ze6).

Synonyms

  • (thank you):
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