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
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)
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.'