Pronunciation of '点解'
The word '点解' is a Cantonese phrase meaning 'why' or 'how come'. It is pronounced as 'dim2 gaai2' in Cantonese. This phrase is commonly used in spoken Cantonese to ask for reasons or explanations.
Word Origin
The word '点解' originates from Cantonese, a major Chinese dialect primarily spoken in Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong province.
Pronunciation Details
粵語（廣東話）
表示“為什麼”或“怎麼會”的意思，用於詢問原因或解釋。
“点”发音为“dim”，声调为第二声（上升调）；“解”发音为“gaai”，声调为第二声（上升调）。
English (United States)
A Cantonese phrase meaning 'why' or 'how come', used to ask for reasons or explanations.
Pronounced as 'dim-GAI', where 'dim' rhymes with 'dim' in 'dim light', and 'GAI' rhymes with 'guy'. Both syllables have a rising tone.