Pronunciation of '遲啲見'
The phrase '遲啲見' is a Cantonese expression meaning 'see you later.' It is commonly used in casual conversations to indicate a future meeting or parting. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in Cantonese and English.
Word Origin
The phrase originates from Cantonese, a major Chinese dialect spoken in Hong Kong, Macau, Guangdong province, and among Cantonese-speaking communities worldwide.
Pronunciation Details
廣東話
遲啲見在廣東話中表示“稍後見”或“再見”，用於非正式場合。
“遲”發音為“ci4”，第四聲（低降調）；“啲”發音為“di1”，第一聲（高平調）；“見”發音為“gin3”，第三聲（中升調）。
English (United States)
A casual Cantonese phrase meaning 'see you later.'
Pronounced as 'chee dee geen,' with 'chee' as in 'cheese,' 'dee' as in 'deep,' and 'geen' as in 'gene.'