CANTONESE PHRASE · REPAIR
How to say “do you speak English?” in Cantonese
Hear the phrase, follow its Jyutping pronunciation, and see when it belongs in a real conversation.
The Cantonese phrase
你識唔識英文nei5 sik1 m4 sik1 jing1 man4
do you speak English?
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How to pronounce it
Read the Jyutping as nei5 sik1 m4 sik1 jing1 man4. Its number after each syllable marks a Cantonese tone. Play the saved recording to hear the whole phrase, then say it back at your own pace.
When to use it
A direct survival question. With a stranger, soften it by starting with m4 hou2 ji3 si1.
Try it when: Asking whether someone can switch to English after you start politely.
Rough literal gloss: you know-not-know English.