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Language in Hong Kong: What language should you use when traveling in HK?
Hong Kong is a city located in southern China and was once one of the British territories in Asia. So many people think that Hong Kong is a very interesting place, because the urban design in Hong Kong, the language used by Hong Kong people, and even the way Hong Kong people speak are not very like China or the UK. It is a place that combines two different cultures.
When you travel to other countries, such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, you will know very clearly that they use Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin as their official languages. However, when you travel to Hong Kong, what language should you use? Is it English, Mandarin, or Cantonese?
To be honest, even those of us editors who have lived in Hong Kong for a long time often experience the impact of different languages when living in Hong Kong. For example, when traveling to popular tourist areas, you will find some shop assistants who speak fluent English, Mandarin, and even Japanese in some stores. But when you visit some restaurants located in residential areas and some attractions far away from the city center of Hong Kong, you will find that only Cantonese can express your thoughts to the staff. That may be because 95% people in Hong Kong speak Cantonese as their mother tongue, so as long as you know how to speak a few words of Cantonese, you can visit more different special attractions and try more different authentic restaurants in Hong Kong.
Of course, we are not saying that you must learn Cantonese in advance before traveling to Hong Kong. You can still speak English and Mandarin. Because in theory, more than half of the people in Hong Kong have learned these two languages and have certain coping skills. However, if you want to go to some restaurants that local Hong Kong people like to go to, or eat at the best restaurants at the cheapest prices, you must know how to speak a few words in Cantonese to get these experiences.
Because most Hong Kong people speak Cantonese as their mother tongue instead of English or Mandarin, in todayโs article we will share with you some commonly used Cantonese phrases and Cantonese pronunciation during travel in Hong Kong. In this way, when you have the opportunity to follow local Hong Kong people, you can express your thoughts more effectively and order the authentic Hong Kong food you want to eat more quickly.
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Can I travel to Hong Kong without knowing how to speak Cantonese?
Many people have asked, if you don't know how to speak Cantonese, will you not be able to order the meals you want at restaurants or visit the scenic spots you want to visit during your trip to Hong Kong? Actually no. Because you can find bilingual information in Chinese and English on Hong Kong's transportation, street signs, and most restaurants in tourist areas. Basically, as long as you understand one of the languages, you can travel through Hong Kong's tourist areas, such as Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, Causeway Bay, Mong Kok, Disneyland, etc.
However, if you plan to go to Monster Building, Sheung Wan, Yau Ma Tei, Wan Chai, etc., those restaurants and shops located in residential areas, you'd better know how to speak a few simple Cantonese, so that you can order food more easily. And buy the products you want. This is also one of the goals that this article hopes you can achieve most.
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Learn Cantonese pronunciation: mobile phone reading function
When traveling in Hong Kong, you will have the opportunity to use different Cantonese phrases in different situations. Whether it is asking for directions, ordering food, shopping, etc., there are many commonly used Cantonese phrases. However, since our article does not intend to give you a very serious Cantonese course, the following part only contains the meaning and pronunciation of some Cantonese terms, and will not include any Cantonese grammar. Inside.
When using this article, you only need to remember the meaning of those Cantonese sentences, and then use the iPhone's voice function to have the iPhone read out the pronunciation of the Cantonese sentences. How to set up the voice function on iPhone: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Spoken Content, open firstSpoken Content function, then openSpeak Selection function, the next step is to go to Settings > Siri & Search > Language, then selectโChinese (Cantonese โ Hong Kong)โ, and finally the iPhone can read the selected text in Cantonese.
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Cantonese Sentences: Sentences commonly used during travel in Hong Kong
What are the Cantonese phrases you must learn while traveling in Hong Kong? From the most basic making requests, thanking others for their help, to some numbers, dates, etc., you will definitely have the opportunity to use Cantonese phrases during your trip to Hong Kong.
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Asking for directions/daily communication in Cantonese
| Cantonese sentence meaning | Cantonese sentences | Cantonese pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Make a request to someone/Thank someone | ๅ่ฉฒ | m4 goi1 |
| Express gratitude to others | ๅค่ฌ | do1ze6 |
| Ask questions to others | ่ซๅโฆ | cing2 man6 |
| (more polite) to Make a request to someone | ๅๅฅฝๆๆ | m4 hou2 ji3 si1 |
| I don't know how to speak Cantonese | ๆๅ่ญ่ฌๅปฃๆฑ่ฉฑ | ngo5 m4 sik1 gong2 gwong2 dung1 waa6 |
| Can you speak english? | ไฝ ่ญๅ่ญ่ฌ่ฑๆ๏ผ | nei5 sik1 m4 sik1 gong2 jing1 man4 |
| Can you take pictures for me? | ๅฏๅๅฏไปฅๅนซๆๅฝฑ็ธ๏ผ | ho2 m4 ho2 ji5 bong1 ngo5 jing2 soeng1 |
| Where are the restrooms? | ้ๅบฆๆๅปๆ๏ผ | bin1 dou6 jau5 ci3 so2 |
| I need to go to the hospital | ๆๆณๅป้ซ้ข | ngo5 soeng2 heoi3 ji1 jyun2 |
| I'm lost | ๆ็ถๅคฑ่ทฏ | ngo5 dong1 sat1 lou6 |
| Yes | ไฟ | hai6 |
| No | ๅไฟ | m4 hai6 |
| This one | ๅขๅ | nei4 go3 |
| That one | ๅๅ | go3 go3 |
| Today | ไปๆฅ | gam1jat6 |
| Tomorrow | ่ฝๆฅ | ting1 jat6 |
| The day after tomorrow | ๅพๆฅ | hau6 jat6 |
| We | ๆๅฐ | ngo5 dei6 |
| You | ไฝ ๅฐ | nei5 dei6 |
| Adult | ๅคงไบบ | daai6 jan4 |
| Child | ็ดฐ่ทฏ | sai3 lou6 |
| Please wait a moment | ๅ่ฉฒ็ญไธ้ฃ | m4 goi1 dang2 jat1 zan6 |
Pronunciation of Cantonese numbers
| Cantonese sentence meaning | Cantonese sentences | Cantonese pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| One | ไธ โ (ๆธๅญ) | jat1 |
| Two | ไบ โ (ๆธๅญ) | ji6 |
| Three | ไธ โ (ๆธๅญ) | saam1 |
| Four | ๅ โ (ๆธๅญ) | sei3 |
| Five | ไบ โ (ๆธๅญ) | ng5 |
| Six | ๅ ญ โ (ๆธๅญ) | luk6 |
| Seven | ไธ โ (ๆธๅญ) | cat1 |
| Eight | ๅ ซ โ (ๆธๅญ) | baat3 |
| Nine | ไน โ (ๆธๅญ) | gau2 |
| Ten | ๅ โ (ๆธๅญ) | sap6 |
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Cantonese Sentences: Sentences commonly used at Hong Kong Airport
When you arrive at Hong Kong Airport, you will definitely want to take the bus to the hotel as early as possible. Here are some Cantonese phrases that you may find useful in Hong Kong Airport.
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| Cantonese sentence meaning | Cantonese sentences | Cantonese pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| How to get toโฆ(specify location) | ้ปๆจฃๅปโฆ(็ฎ็ๅฐ)๏ผ | dim2 joeng6 heoi3 |
| I want to go to...(specify location) | ๆๆณๅปโฆ(็ฎ็ๅฐ) | ngo5 soeng2 heoi3 |
| Double decker bus station | ๅทดๅฃซ็ซ โ (็ฎ็ๅฐ) | baa1 si6 zaam6 |
| Taxi stand | ็ๅฃซ็ซ โ (็ฎ็ๅฐ) | dik1 si6 zaam6 |
| MTR station | ๅฐ้ต็ซ โ (็ฎ็ๅฐ) | dei6 tit3 zaam6 |
| Airport Express Station | ๆฉๅ ดๅฟซ็ถซ โ (็ฎ็ๅฐ) | gei1 coeng4 faai3 sin3 |
| Hong Kong Island | ้ฆๆธฏๅณถ โ (็ฎ็ๅฐ) | hoeng1 gong2 dou2 |
| Kowloon Peninsula | ไน้พๅๅณถ โ (็ฎ็ๅฐ) | gau2 lung4 bun3 dou2 |
| Hotel | ้ ๅบ โ (็ฎ็ๅฐ) | zau2 dim3 |
| Dining room | ้คๅปณ โ (็ฎ็ๅฐ) | caan1 teng1 |
| Gate for airplanes | ็ปๆฉ้ๅฃ โ (็ฎ็ๅฐ) | daap3 fei1 gei1 |
| Where can I check in? | ้ๅบฆๅฏไปฅcheck-in๏ผ | bin1 dou6 ho2 ji5 Check-in |
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Cantonese Sentences: Common Sentences When Checking into a Hotel
The moment you arrive at the hotel, you may want to make a different request for a more comfortable stay. Here are some commonly used Cantonese phrases when staying at a hotel.
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| Cantonese sentence meaning | Cantonese sentences | Cantonese pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| I want to check in the room | ๆๆณCheck-in | ngo5 soeng2 Check-in |
| I want to check out | ๆๆณCheck-out | ngo5 soeng2 Check-out |
| I want to order breakfast | ๆๆณ่จๆฉ้ค | ngo5 soeng2 ding3 zou2 caan1 |
| I want to book a taxi | ๆๆณBook ็ๅฃซ | ngo5 soeng2 Book dik1 si6 |
| The room is not very clean | ๆฟ้ๅไนพๆทจ | fong4 gaan1 m4 gon1 zing6 |
| I need an extra bed | ๆๆณๅ ๅบ | ngo5 soeng2 gaa1 cong4 |
| I need to store my suitcase | ๆๆณๅฏๅญ่กๆ | ngo5 soeng2 gei3 cyun4 hang4 lei5 |
| I need to go to the airport | ๆๆณๅปๆฉๅ ด | ngo5 soeng2 heoi3 gei1 coeng4 |
| What restaurants are available nearby? | ้่ฟๆๅฉ้คๅปณ๏ผ | fu6 gan6 jau5 me1 caan1 teng1 |
| Can I pay by credit card? | ๆถๅๆถไฟก็จๅก๏ผ | sau1 m4 sau1 seon3 jung6 kaa1 |
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Cantonese Sentences: Common Sentences When Taking Transport
Every subway station in Hong Kong is equipped with a bilingual announcement system. As long as you understand Cantonese or English, you can basically visit most of Hong Kong's attractions. However, if you plan to take a minibus to some attractions outside the city center of Hong Kong, you must prepare the following Cantonese phrases before departure.
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| Cantonese sentence meaning | Cantonese sentences | Cantonese pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Where is the subway station? | ๅฐ้ต็ซไฟ้ๅบฆ๏ผ | dei6 tit3 zaam6 hai6 bin1 dou6 |
| (When taking a minibus) Please stop in front | ๅ้ขๆ่ฝ | cin4 min6 jau5 lok6 |
| How much does the fare cost? | ่ป่ฒปๅนพๅค้ข๏ผ | ce1 fai3 gei2 do1 cin4 |
| I need to take the tram | ๆๆณๆญ้ป่ป | ngo5 soeng2 daap3 din6 ce1 |
| I need to take the cable car | ๆๆณๆญ็บ่ป | ngo5 soeng2 daap3 laam6 ce1 |
| I need to take a ferry | ๆๆณๆญ่น | ngo5 soeng2 daap3 syun4 |
| Where will this car go? | ๆถ่ปๆๅป้ๅบฆ๏ผ | gaa3 ce1 wui6 heoi3 bin1 dou6 |
| Please remind me to get off before arriving at the station | ๅ่ฉฒๅฐ็ซๆๆ่ฝ่ป | m4 goi1 dou3 zaam6 tai4 ngo5 lok6 ce1 |
| I need to top up my Octopus card | ๆๆณๅขๅผๅ ซ้้ | ngo5 soeng2 zang1 zik6 baat3 daat6 tung1 |
| How long will it take to wait for the next bus? | ไธไธ็ญ่ป่ฆ็ญๅนพ่๏ผ | haa6 jat1 baan1 ce1 jiu3 dang2 gei2 noi6 |
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Cantonese Sentences: Sentences commonly used when dining in restaurants
In most restaurants located in tourist areas, since the waiters have received basic language training, you can order food in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin without any big problems. However, if you plan to try some restaurants located in residential areas or some restaurants run by individuals, the following Cantonese phrases will definitely help you have a smoother meal.
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| Cantonese sentence meaning | Cantonese sentences | Cantonese pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| I need menu | ๆๆณ่ฆmenu | ngo5 soeng2 jiu3 |
| Please place an order for me | ๅ่ฉฒ่ฝๅฎ | m4 goi1 lok6 daan1 |
| How much is this? | ๅขๅๅนพๅค้ข๏ผ | nei4 go3 gei2 do1 cin4 |
| What kind of food can you recommend? | ๆๅฉๅฅฝไป็ดน๏ผ | jau5 me1 hou2 gaai3 siu6 |
| I have a food allergy and can't eat...(certain food) | ๆๆ้ฃ็ฉๆๆ๏ผๅ้ฃๅพโฆ(้ฃ็ฉ) | ngo5 jau5 sik6 mat6 man5 gam2 m4 sik6 dak1 |
| I need a fork | ๆๆณ่ฆไธ้ปๅ | ngo5 soeng2 jiu3 jat1 zek3 caa1 |
| I need a beer | ๆๆณ่ฆไธๆฏๅค้ | ngo5 soeng2 jiu3 jat1 bui1 be1 zau2 |
| I need a glass of water | ๆๆณ่ฆไธๆฏๆฐด | ngo5 soeng2 jiu3 jat1 bui1 seoi2 |
| I need a coke | ๆๆณ่ฆไธๆฏๅฏๆจ | ngo5 soeng2 jiu3 jat1 bui1 ho2 lok6 |
| I need a pair of chopsticks | ๆ่ฆๆณไธๅฐ็ญทๅญ | ngo5 jiu3 soeng2 jat1 deoi3 faai3 zi2 |
| Is this vegetarian? | ๅขๅไฟๅไฟ็ด ้ฃ๏ผ | nei4 go3 hai6 m4 hai6 sou3 sik6 |
| Where are the restrooms? | ้ๅบฆๆๅปๆ๏ผ | bin1 dou6 jau5 ci3 so2 |
| What is this? | ๅขๅไฟๅฉ้ป๏ผ | nei4 go3 hai6 me1 lai4 |
| I need to pay for checkout | ๆๆณๅๅฎ | ngo5 soeng2 maai4 daan1 |
| I need takeout | ๆๆณๆ่ตฐ | ngo5 soeng2 ling1 zau2 |
| This is delicious | ๅขๅๅฅฝๅฅฝๅณ | nei4 go3 hou2 hou2 mei6 |
| What time do you open? | ไฝ ๅฐๅนพ้ป้้๏ผ | nei5 dei6 gei2 dim2 hoi1 mun4 |
| I want one more...(specific object) | ๆๆณ่ฆๅคไธๅโฆ(็ฉไปถ) | ngo5 soeng2 jiu3 do1 jat1 go3 |
| Eat breakfast | ้ฃๆฉ้ค | sik6 zou2 caan1 |
| Eat lunch | ้ฃๅ้ค | sik6 ng5 caan1 |
| Have afternoon tea | ้ฃไธๅ่ถ | sik6 haa6 ng5 caa4 |
| Have supper | ้ฃๆ้ค | sik6 maan5 caan1 |
| Hong Kong Style Tea Restaurant | ่ถ้คๅปณ | caa4 caan1 teng1 |
| Hong Kong style teahouse | ่ถๆจ | caa4 lau4 |
Cantonese phrases for Hong Kong specialty food
Now that you are in Hong Kong, of course you canโt miss any opportunity to taste Hong Kongโs special food. The following are the Cantonese pronunciations of some common specialty foods in Hong Kong. If you donโt want to order other foods by mistake, you must remember them carefully.
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| Cantonese sentence meaning | Cantonese sentences | Cantonese pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Pineapple Bun | ่ ่ฟๅ โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | bo1 lo4 baau1 |
| Egg tart | ่ๆป โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | daan6 taat3 |
| Hong Kong Style Milk Tea | ๅฅถ่ถ โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | naai5 caa4 |
| Hong Kong style lemon tea | ๆชธๆชฌ่ถ โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | ning4 mung1 caa4 |
| West Toast | ่ฅฟๅคๅฃซ โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | sai1 do1 si6 |
| Fish Ball | ้ญ่ โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | jyu4 daan6 |
| Hong Kong style dim sum | ้ปๅฟ โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | dim2 sam1 |
| Shrimp dumplings | ่ฆ้ค โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | haa1 gaau2 |
| Siu Mai | ็่ณฃ โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | siu1 maai6 |
| Chicken feet | ้ณณ็ช โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | fung6 zaau2 |
| Barbecue pork buns | ๅ็ๅ โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | caa1 siu1 baau1 |
| Egg Waffles | ้่ไป โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | gai1 daan6 zai2 |
| Pork | ่ฑฌ่ โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | zyu1 juk6 |
| Beef | ็่โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | ngau4 juk6 |
| Chicken | ้่ โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | gai1 juk6 |
| Mutton | ็พ่ โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | joeng4 juk6 |
| Fish | Fish โ (food) | jyu4 |
| Fried rice | ็้ฃฏ โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | caau2 faan6 |
| Fried noodles | ็้บต โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | caau2 min6 |
| Porridge | ็ฒฅ โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | zuk1 |
| Claypot rice | ็ ฒไป้ฃฏ โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | bou1 zai2 faan6 |
| Cake | ่็ณ โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | daan6 gou1 |
| Bread | ้บตๅ โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | min6 baau1 |
| Ice cream | ้ช็ณ โ (้ฃ็ฉ) | syut3 gou1 |
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Cantonese Sentences: Sentences commonly used when visiting attractions
What are some commonly used Cantonese phrases when visiting tourist attractions? Ask others to help you take commemorative photos, check the location of the ticket office, or need to go to the bathroom, or your phone suddenly loses power, etc. You will definitely need help from others. Here are some Cantonese phrases that you may have the opportunity to use while visiting tourist attractions.
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| Cantonese sentence meaning | Cantonese sentences | Cantonese pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Can you take a photo for me? | ๅฏๅๅฏไปฅๅนซๆๅฝฑ็ธ๏ผ | ho2 m4 ho2 ji5 bong1 ngo5 jing2 soeng1 |
| Where can I buy tickets? | ้ๅบฆๅฏไปฅ่ฒท้ฃ๏ผ | bin1 dou6 ho2 ji5 maai5 fei1 |
| Where should I line up? | ๆ่ฉฒๅป้ๅบฆๆ้๏ผ | jing3 goi1 heoi3 bin1 dou6 paai4 deoi6 |
| I need to go to...(specified place) | ๆๆณๅปโฆ(ๆๅฎๅฐ้ป) | ngo5 soeng2 heoi3 |
| How to get to...(attraction)? | ้ปๆจฃๅปโฆ(ๆฏ้ป)๏ผ | dim2 joeng6 heoi3 |
| Where are the restrooms? | ้ๅบฆๆๅปๆ๏ผ | bin1 dou6 jau5 ci3 so2 |
| Where can I buy drinking water? | ้ๅบฆๆๆฐด่ณฃ๏ผ | bin1 dou6 jau5 seoi2 maai6 |
| Where are the shopping malls? | ้ๅบฆๆๅๅ ด๏ผ | bin1 dou6 jau5 soeng1 coeng4 |
| Where are the ATMs? | ้ๅบฆๆATM๏ผ | bin1 dou6 jau5 ATM |
| Where are the restaurants? | ้ๅบฆๆ้คๅปณ๏ผ | bin1 dou6 jau5 caan1 teng1 |
| Where are the charging facilities? | ้ๅบฆๆๅพๅ้ป๏ผ | bin1 dou6 jau5 dak1 caa1 din6 |
Cantonese pronunciation of Hong Kong place names
| Cantonese sentence meaning | Cantonese sentences | Cantonese pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Tsim Sha Tsui | ๅฐๆฒๅ โ (ๅฐๆนๅ) | zim1 saa1 zeoi2 |
| Mong Kok | ๆบ่ง โ (ๅฐๆนๅ) | wong6 gok3 |
| Yau Ma Tei | ๆฒน้บปๅฐ โ (ๅฐๆนๅ) | jau4 maa4 dei6 |
| Ladies' Market | ๅฅณไบบ่ก โ (ๆฏ้ป) | neoi5 jan4 gaai1 |
| Temple street | ๅป่ก โ (ๅฐๆนๅ) | miu6 gaai1 |
| Tsim Sha Tsui Pier | ๅฐๆฒๅ็ขผ้ ญ โ (ๆฏ้ป) | zim1 saa1 zeoi2 maa5 tau4 |
| Victoria Harbor | ็ถญๅคๅฉไบๆธฏ โ (ๆฏ้ป) | wai4 do1 lei6 aa3 gong2 |
| Central | ไธญ็ฐ โ (ๅฐๆนๅ) | zung1 waan4 |
| Victoria Peak | ๅฑฑ้ โ (ๆฏ้ป) | saan1 ding2 |
| Causeway bay | ้ ้ผ็ฃ โ (ๅฐๆนๅ) | tung4 lo4 waan1 |
| Monster Mansion | ๆช็ธๅคงๅป โ (ๆฏ้ป) | gwaai3 sau3 daai6 haa6 |
| Peak Tram | ๅฑฑ้ ็บ่ป โ (ไบค้ๅทฅๅ ท) | saan1 ding2 laam6 ce1 |
| ding ding car | ๅฎๅฎ่ป โ (ไบค้ๅทฅๅ ท) | ding1 ding1 ce1 |
| Star ferry | ๅคฉๆๅฐ่ผช โ (ไบค้ๅทฅๅ ท) | tin1 sing1 siu2 leon4 |
| Disneyland | ่ฟชๅฃซๅฐผๆจๅ โ (ไธป้กๆจๅ) | dik6 si6 nei4 lok6 jyun4 |
| Ocean Park | ๆตทๆดๅ ฌๅ โ (ไธป้กๆจๅ) | hoi2 joeng4 gung1 jyun4 |
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Cantonese Sentences: Sentences commonly used during shopping trips
The staff of most large shopping malls in Hong Kong can speak Cantonese, English, and Mandarin, but there are also a small number of elderly staff who may only speak Cantonese. Therefore, the following Cantonese phrases can help you cope with certain situations.
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| Cantonese sentence meaning | Cantonese sentences | Cantonese pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| I need plastic bags | ๆๆณ่ฆ่ ่ข | ngo5 soeng2 jiu3 gaau1 doi6 |
| How much does this cost? | ๅขๅๅนพ้ข๏ผ | nei4 go3 gei2 cin4 |
| Can I pay by credit card? | ๆถๅๆถไฟก็จๅก๏ผ | sau1 m4 sau1 seon3 jung6 kaa1 |
| Can I pay with Octopus card? | ๆถๅๆถๅ ซ้้๏ผ | sau1 m4 sau1 baat3 daat6 tung1 |
| I want to pay by cash | ๆๆณไฟพ็พ้ | ngo5 soeng2 bei2 jin6 gam1 |
| Are there any discounts? | ๆๅDiscount๏ผ | jau5 mou5 Discount |
| Where are the ATMs? | ้ๅบฆๆATM๏ผ | bin1 dou6 jau5 ATM |
| I need this one | ๆๆณ่ฆๅขๅ | ngo5 soeng2 jiu3 nei4 go3 |
| I need that one | ๆๆณ่ฆๅๅ | ngo5 soeng2 jiu3 go3 go3 |
| I need one more | ๆๆณ่ฆๅคไธๅ | ngo5 soeng2 jiu3 do1 jat1 go3 |
| I don't need this | ๅขๅๆๅ่ฆ | nei4 go3 ngo5 m4 jiu3 |
Summarize
Although Cantonese has been voted one of the most difficult languages in the world to learn, we definitely disagree. Because as long as you spend a little time trying to communicate with local Hong Kong people, you will definitely find that Cantonese is not as difficult as it seems. In particular, there are some Cantonese phrases that are suitable for use during travel in Hong Kong. It turns out that as long as you speak a few more words, you will naturally start to communicate with them in Cantonese. Learning basic Cantonese phrases, just like you learn basic phrases in other languages, will give you the opportunity to explore each city in depth. Because Hong Kong really has many scenic spots worth visiting and authentic culture worth experiencing, we have prepared this article for you, hoping that you can experience a different Hong Kong.
On the other hand, if you are also preparing to travel to Hong Kong, we have actually prepared more attraction information, itinerary recommendations, ticket discounts, and hotel discounts in different areas of Hong Kong for you. If you also want to be able to explore in depth some attractions that only locals in Hong Kong know about, just like the local Hong Kong people, as long as you openHong Kong Travel Information Classification, you can find practical articles related to Hong Kong travel!
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- Agoda discount code
Preparation before traveling to Hong Kong
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- How much does it cost for three days and two nights and four days and three nights in Hong Kong? A summary of travel budget discount packages!
- 7 Apps for Traveling in Hong Kong: Get THIS Taxi/Bus/MTR/Map Apps Before You Go!
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- Hong Kong Food: 48 Must-eat Dishes in Hong Kong Recommended by Local Hongkongers!
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Latest Hong Kong travel offers
- Klook discount code
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- Octopus Card for Tourist: Where to buy, Top-up & How to add Octopus Card to iPhone Apple Pay
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More Hong Kong Travel information:
- Must-visit attractions in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Accommodation Planning
- Preparation before traveling to Hong Kong
- Hong Kong food recommendation
- Hong Kong Traffic Planning
- Authentic Hong Kong travel experience
- Latest Hong Kong travel offers
Klook latest discount code / Agoda latest discount code
More new discoveries in Hong Kong travel
Must-visit attractions in Hong Kong
- The latest recommended list of Hong Kong attractions
- Tsim Sha Tsui: Attractions & Food Recommendations
- Central: Attractions & Food Recommendations
- Victoria Peak, Hong Kong: latest attractions/transportation/million night view itinerary/discount packages
- Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car: Ride Information/Cable Car Fare/Departure Time
- A Symphony of Lights: Event Time/Best Viewing Locations/Ticket Discounts for Attractions
Hong Kong suburban attractions
- MONSTER BUILDING (Hong Kong, Quarry Bay): Complete Travel Guide
- Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car: Ticket Price, Opening Hours, Recommended Attractions
- Tai O Hong Kong: A Day Trip to Explore the Traditional Fishing Village
- Hong Kong Ocean Park: The Ultimate Guide You Must Not Missed Before You Go
Hong Kong Accommodation Planning
- Recommended List of Accommodation in Hong Kong
- Park Hotel Hong Kong: The Best Budget Hotel near Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station
- Sleeping in Hong Kong Airport: Where to Find Sleeping Pod, Showers, Food and More!
- Agoda discount code
Preparation before traveling to Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Travel Preparation โ Must read before your first trip to Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Itinerary: Complete 3 Days/4 Days/5 Days Planning for Travelers
- How much does it cost for three days and two nights and four days and three nights in Hong Kong? A summary of travel budget discount packages!
- 7 Apps for Traveling in Hong Kong: Get THIS Taxi/Bus/MTR/Map Apps Before You Go!
- Hong Kong Travel Tips: Seasonal Weather/Manners/Culture/Languages
Hong Kong Traffic Planning
- Ultimate Guide for Hong Kong Transportation: Tram, Bus, MTR, Taxi & Ferry
- Hong Kong Airport Transfers: Complete Guide to Airport Bus, Taxi and Trains
- How to Get to Tai O: Complete Guide to Local Bus, Cable Car & Ferry
Authentic Hong Kong travel experience
- Hong Kong Food: 48 Must-eat Dishes in Hong Kong Recommended by Local Hongkongers!
- Best 25 Hong Kong Street Food You Must-try and Where to Find Them
- What to Buy in Hong Kong? 30 Unique Souvenirs Only Available in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Tram DING DING: Route Map & Complete Guide to Riding Like Local Hongkongers!
Latest Hong Kong travel offers
- Klook discount code
- Hong Kong Tourist Prepaid SIM Card: All-in-One Card for HK & Macau and China
- Hong Kong Airport Express: Latest Timetable, Fare & Extra 40% Ticket Discount!
- Octopus Card for Tourist: Where to buy, Top-up & How to add Octopus Card to iPhone Apple Pay
โฏโฏView more Hong Kong travel information
More Hong Kong Travel information:
- Must-visit attractions in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Accommodation Planning
- Preparation before traveling to Hong Kong
- Hong Kong food recommendation
- Hong Kong Traffic Planning
- Authentic Hong Kong travel experience
- Latest Hong Kong travel offers
Klook latest discount code / Agoda latest discount code
