Pronunciation of '冇'
The word '冇' is a Cantonese word meaning 'not have' or 'none'. It is commonly used in Hong Kong and other Cantonese-speaking regions. Below are its pronunciations and meanings in different locales.
Word Origin
The word '冇' originates from Cantonese, a major Chinese dialect spoken in Guangdong province, Hong Kong, Macau, and among overseas Chinese communities.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A Cantonese word meaning 'not have' or 'none'.
Pronounced as 'mou', where 'm' is similar to the 'm' in 'man', and 'ou' sounds like 'oh'.
中文（粤语）
动词，表示“没有”或“不存在”。
发音类似于拼音“mou”，声调为第五声（上升调）。
中文（简体）
在普通话中，‘冇’通常不作为正式词汇使用，但可能在某些地方方言中表示‘没有’。
发音类似于拼音“mao”，声调为第三声（低升调）。