Pronunciation of '唔該'
The word '唔該' is a Cantonese phrase commonly used to express gratitude or politeness, similar to 'thank you' or 'please' in English. It originates from the Cantonese language and is pronounced differently depending on the tone.
Word Origin
唔該 originates from Cantonese, a major Chinese dialect spoken in Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong province.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A polite expression in Cantonese meaning 'thank you' or 'please'.
Pronounced as 'mm-gai', where 'mm' is a nasal sound and 'gai' rhymes with 'sky'.
中文（粤语）
感謝或表示禮貌的詞語，意為“謝謝”或“麻煩”。
“唔”发音为“m4”，第四声（低降调）；“該”发音为“goi1”，第一声（高平调）。