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Pronunciation of '係咁以'

The phrase '係咁以' originates from Cantonese (粵語) and is often used colloquially. It may not have a direct translation in English but is typically used to express a casual or habitual action. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in Cantonese and English.

Word Origin

Cantonese (粵語), commonly used in Hong Kong and other Cantonese-speaking regions.

Pronunciation Details

粵語

hai6 gam2 ji5/hai6 gam2 ji5/Slow

口語短語,表示某種習慣性或隨意的行為,例如“就係咁以啦”可以表示事情就這樣結束。

“係”發音為“hai6”,第六聲(低降調);“咁”發音為“gam2”,第二聲(低平調);“以”發音為“ji5”,第五聲(低升調)。

English (United States)

hai gam yi/haɪ gəm ji/Slow

A colloquial Cantonese phrase often used to indicate a casual or habitual action, such as 'that's just how it is.'

Pronounced as 'hai gam yi,' where 'hai' rhymes with 'high,' 'gam' sounds like 'gum,' and 'yi' sounds like 'yee.'