Pronunciation of '唔緊要'
The phrase '唔緊要' is a Cantonese expression commonly used to mean 'It's okay,' 'Never mind,' or 'It doesn't matter.' It is often used in casual conversations to express forgiveness, reassurance, or to downplay the importance of something.
Word Origin
Cantonese, a major Chinese dialect spoken primarily in Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong province.
Pronunciation Details
廣東話 (Cantonese)
表示“沒關係”或“不要緊”,用於安慰或表達事情不重要。
“唔”發音為“m4”,第四聲(低降調);“緊”發音為“gan2”,第二聲(升調);“要”發音為“jiu3”,第三聲(中平調)。
English (United States)
A Cantonese phrase meaning 'It's okay,' 'Never mind,' or 'It doesn't matter.'
Pronounced as 'mm gan yiu.' 'Mm' is a humming sound, 'gan' with a rising tone, and 'yiu' with a mid-level tone.