Pronunciation of '点解'
The word '点解' is a Cantonese phrase meaning 'why' or 'how come'. It is commonly used in conversational Cantonese to ask for reasons or explanations.
Word Origin
The word originates from Cantonese, a major Chinese dialect spoken in Guangdong province, Hong Kong, Macau, and among overseas Chinese communities.
Pronunciation Details
廣東話
表示“為什麼”或“怎麼會”，用於詢問原因或解釋。
“点”发音为“dim”，声调为第二声（升调）；“解”发音为“gaai”，声调为第二声（升调）。
English
A Cantonese phrase meaning 'why' or 'how come', used to ask for reasons or explanations.
Pronounced as 'dee-em guy', where 'dee-em' rhymes with 'dim' and 'guy' as in 'guy'.