Pronunciation of '原來係咁'
The phrase '原來係咁' is a Cantonese expression that means 'So that's how it is' or 'Oh, I see.' It is often used to express realization or understanding after something is explained.
Word Origin
The phrase originates from Cantonese, a major Chinese dialect spoken primarily in Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong province.
Pronunciation Details
粵語（廣東話）
表示“原來是這樣”，用於表達恍然大悟或理解。
“原”發音為“jyun4”，第四聲（低降調）；“來”發音為“loi4”，第四聲（低降調）；“係”發音為“hai6”，第六聲（低平調）；“咁”發音為“gam3”，第三聲（中升調）。
English (United States)
A Cantonese phrase meaning 'So that's how it is' or 'Oh, I see,' used to express realization or understanding.
Pronounced as 'jyoon-loy-high-gum.' 'Jyun' as in 'June,' 'loi' as in 'boy,' 'hai' as in 'high,' and 'gam' as in 'gum.'