Pronunciation of '点解'
The word '点解' is a Cantonese phrase meaning 'why' or 'how come'. It is commonly used in spoken Cantonese to ask for reasons or explanations.
Word Origin
The word '点解' originates from Cantonese, a Chinese dialect primarily spoken in Guangdong province, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Pronunciation Details
廣東話
廣東話中的疑問詞，表示“為什麼”或“怎麼回事”。
“点”发音为“dim”，第二声（中升调）；“解”发音为“gaai”，第二声（中升调）。
English (United States)
A Cantonese phrase meaning 'why' or 'how come'.
Pronounced as 'deem kai', where 'deem' rhymes with 'team' and 'kai' rhymes with 'sky'.