Pronunciation of '得唔得'
The phrase '得唔得' is a Cantonese expression meaning 'Is it okay?' or 'Can it be done?'. It is commonly used to ask for permission or check if something is feasible. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in different locales.
Word Origin
Cantonese, a major Chinese dialect spoken in Guangdong province, Hong Kong, Macau, and among overseas Chinese communities.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A Cantonese phrase meaning 'Is it okay?' or 'Can it be done?'.
Pronounced as 'duck mm duck'. 'Duck' as in the bird, 'mm' as a nasal sound, and 'duck' again.
中文（粤语）
粤语中表示“可以吗？”或“行不行？”，用于询问是否可以或某事是否可行。
“得”发音为“dak1”，第一声（高平调）；“唔”发音为“m4”，第四声（低降调）；“得”发音为“dak1”，第一声（高平调）。