Pronunciation of '要唔要'
The phrase '要唔要' is a Cantonese expression that translates to 'Do you want it or not?' in English. It is commonly used in casual conversations to ask about someone's preference or decision. The pronunciation in Cantonese is 'jiu3 m4 jiu3'.
Word Origin
The phrase originates from Cantonese, a major Chinese dialect spoken in Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong province.
Pronunciation Details
廣東話 (Cantonese)
表示“要不要”，用于询问对方是否需要某物或是否愿意做某事。
“要”发音为“jiu”，声调为第三声（高降调）；“唔”发音为“m”，声调为第四声（低平调）；“要”再次发音为“jiu”，声调为第三声（高降调）。
English (United States)
A Cantonese phrase meaning 'Do you want it or not?'
Pronounced as 'jiu' with a falling tone, 'm' with a low tone, and 'jiu' again with a falling tone.