Pronunciation of '好耐冇見'
The phrase '好耐冇見' is a Cantonese expression meaning 'long time no see.' It is used as a greeting when meeting someone after a long time. Below are its pronunciations and meanings in Cantonese and English.
Word Origin
Cantonese (粵語), primarily spoken in Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong province in China.
Pronunciation Details
粵語
表示“好久不见”，用于见到久未见面的朋友或熟人时的问候语。
“好”发音为“hou2”，第二声（上升调）；“耐”发音为“noi6”，第六声（低平调）；“冇”发音为“mou5”，第五声（下降调）；“见”发音为“gin3”，第三声（中平调）。
English (United States)
A Cantonese phrase meaning 'long time no see,' used as a greeting when meeting someone after a long time.
Pronounced as 'hoh nigh moh gin.' 'Hoh' as in 'hoe,' 'nigh' as in 'night,' 'moh' as in 'mow,' and 'gin' as in 'begin.'