Pronunciation of '好耐冇見'
The phrase '好耐冇見' is a Cantonese expression meaning 'long time no see.' It is commonly used to greet someone after not seeing them for a while. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in different locales.
Word Origin
The phrase originates from Cantonese, a major Chinese dialect spoken primarily in Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong province.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A Cantonese phrase meaning 'long time no see,' used as a friendly greeting.
Pronounced as 'hoh nai moh JEEN,' where 'hoh' rhymes with 'go,' 'nai' rhymes with 'sky,' 'moh' rhymes with 'low,' and 'JEEN' is stressed.
中文（粤语）
粤语短语，意思是“好久不见”，用于表示久别重逢的问候。
“好”发音为“hou2”，第二声（中升调）；“耐”发音为“noi6”，第六声（低平调）；“冇”发音为“mou5”，第五声（低升调）；“见”发音为“gin3”，第三声（中平调）。