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Pronunciation of '諗住'

The phrase '諗住' originates from Cantonese and is commonly used to express the idea of 'thinking about' or 'planning to do something.' It is pronounced as 'nam5 zyu6' in Cantonese, with specific tones for each syllable.

Word Origin

Cantonese (粵語), a major Chinese dialect spoken in Hong Kong, Macau, Guangdong province, and among overseas Chinese communities.

Pronunciation Details

粵語 (Cantonese)

nam5 zyu6/nam5 zyu6/Slow

表示“想著”或“打算”,例如“諗住去旅行”意思是“打算去旅行”。

“諗”发音为“nam”,第五声(低升调);“住”发音为“zyu”,第六声(低平调)。

English (United States)

nʌm˧˩ tʃy˨/nʌm˧˩ tʃy˨/Slow

A Cantonese phrase meaning 'thinking about' or 'planning to,' often used in casual conversation.

Pronounced as 'nuhm joo,' with 'nuhm' having a low rising tone and 'joo' a low flat tone.