Pronunciation of '原來係咁'
The phrase '原來係咁' is a Cantonese expression commonly used to mean 'Oh, so that's how it is!' or 'I see!' It is often used to express realization or understanding.
Word Origin
Cantonese (a major Chinese dialect spoken in Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong province).
Pronunciation Details
粵語 (Cantonese)
表示“原来是这样”，用于表达恍然大悟或理解。
“原”发音为“jyun4”，第四声（低降调）；“來”发音为“loi4”，第四声（低降调）；“係”发音为“hai6”，第六声（低平调）；“咁”发音为“gam2”，第二声（上升调）。
English (US)
An expression meaning 'Oh, so that's how it is!' or 'I see!' in Cantonese.
Pronounced as 'jyun-loi-hai-gam'. 'Jyun' rhymes with 'June', 'loi' as 'loy', 'hai' as 'high', and 'gam' as 'gum'.